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9 of the Most Bizarre Wars in History
These are wars you don't learn about in school but should!
In school, we study the major wars. There are hundreds of books dedicated to them. They are made into movies, and stories of triumph and tragedy abound. Many articles have been written on World Wars and Civil Wars. But what of the lesser-known wars that abound in history?
I thought it would be worthwhile to look at the more amusing side of war and delve into nine of the most bizarre wars in history. From fighting over pastries to a chimpanzee civil war, this is a more light-hearted look at the serious issue of war.
1. United Kingdom vs. Zanzibar — the Shortest War
When a war doesn't last as long as a Netflix episode, then it’s short. That was the case in the war between the United Kingdom and Zanzibar that started (and ended) on 27 August 1896 and only lasted 40 minutes.
The war was caused by the death of the pro-British Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini who was succeeded by Sultan Khalid bin Barghash. Under the rules of the treaty signed in 1886, the British Consul had to approve the…
