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The outbreak of the British-Zanzibar War in 1896 is considered the shortest war in history, lasting only about 38 to 45 minutes. Heavy weaponry was used by Britain, while Zanzibar was unprepared for defense. The war's causes stemmed from power struggles, resulting in a swift defeat of the Arab Sultan of Zanzibar. This war is an example of how short wars can be in history and led to Britain taking control of the island and permanently changing its governance.
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