In 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).

The Shortest Wars in History

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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). 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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