EPISODE · Oct 4, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Anglo Zanzibar War
from Herodotus Talk · host Nathan Thomas
In 1896, Britain and Zanzibar fought what is often called the shortest war in recorded history. Lasting less than an hour, the conflict ended almost as quickly as it began. In this episode of The Herodotus Talk, we look at what caused the war, how it unfolded, and why it ended so fast.
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