In the last two centuries, most wars have lasted an average of three to four months

The Shortest Wars in History

World History

I n the last two centuries, most wars have lasted an average of three to four months (though there are many exceptions, including World War I and World War II). But even these months-long conflicts seem lengthy in comparison to history's shortest wars, which lasted just days, hours, or even minutes.

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