⏳ The Shortest War In Recorded History: The 38-Minute Anglo-Zanzibar Saga⚔️🇬🇧🇹🇿
By Jude Obuseh 🌟 History is filled with epic battles, grand conflicts, and tales of valor that have shaped nations. But sometimes, history takes an intriguing turn, and we are left with stories that seem almost surreal. One such tale is that of the Anglo-Zanzibar War, the shortest war in recorded history, lasting a mere 38 minutes! 🕒💥 🗓️ On that fateful day, August 27, 1896, tensions between Britain and Zanzibar reached a boiling point. The issue at hand was the succession of the next Sultan in Zanzibar. The British, with their imperial interests in the region, had a preferred candidate for the throne. However, the people of Zanzibar had their own choice, and this disagreement led to a standoff that would go down in history. ⚖️👑 🕒 At 9:02 AM on that sunny morning, the first shots were fired from the British ships anchored off the coast of Zanzibar. The bombardment was swift and relentless. In less time than it takes to have breakfast, the conflict was over. By 9:40 AM...