The Anglo-Zanzibar War (9:02 A.M. – 9:40 A.M. August 27, 1896) was a war fought between the United Kingdom and the island country of Zanzibar for the safety and preservation of Western Civilization, and to liberate the small, African country from the clutches of their Sultan dictator, Khalid bin Laden Hashish Al-Busaid, who had fortunately been in power for only two days, which was not enough time for him to begin his reign of terror. Despite being the shortest war in recorded history (beating the previous record held by France), the Anglo-Zanzibar War was one of the most significant wars that took place during the turn of the century. In fact, it is considered to be the most important 38 minutes, four and a half seconds in modern history.