the fact that it is known as the shortest war in history, with a duration of only 38 minutes, can be seen as somewhat amusing. Additionally, the war was fought over a dispute involving the succession of the Sultan of Zanzibar, who was only 30 years old at the time and reportedly hid in the German consulate during the conflict. This detail could also be seen as somewhat comical.

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