Anglo-Zanzibar War
Also known as The 38 Minute War, shortest recorded war in history
Colonial war by the United Kingdom in East-Africa
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The Anglo-Zanzibar War was a brief military conflict in 1896 between the United Kingdom and the sultanate of Zanzibar in East Africa, fought over control of the island territory. It matters historically as one of the shortest wars on record and as an example of how European colonial powers used military force to expand their control over African territories during the age of imperialism.
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1896 in the United Kingdom1896 in Zanzibar19th century in Zanzibar19th-century military history of the United KingdomAugust 1896 in AfricaConflicts in 1896Punitive expeditions of the United KingdomSultanate of ZanzibarUnited Kingdom–Zimbabwe relationsWars involving the United KingdomWars involving ZanzibarWars of succession involving the states and peoples of Africa