The shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes - Apparently.
The Anglo-Zanzibar War between the United Kingdom and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, was sparked by a dispute over who should be the ruler of Zanzibar. The British issued an ultimatum, which Zanzibar refused to comply with, leading to the British declaring war. The war ended just 38 minutes later with Zanzibar surrendering, making it the shortest war in recorded history. This unusual conflict is well-documented in historical records and is widely recognized by scholars and historians.