The shortest War in History

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In 1896, Britain started a war against the (other) island nation of Zanzibar to force them to abolish slavery. The 38-minute war is the shortest official war in history.

Full video on Britain and other countries in Paradox' Victoria 3: https://youtu.be/kfxFDvBz5Zc

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