Against the backdrop of the Seven Years', Thirty or even the Hundred Years War, all other global confrontation seem quite minor. However, many lightning battles influenced the development of the modern world to a much greater extent.
Egyptian-liviyskaya war 1977 of the year
The conflict between Egypt and Libya in 1977 year lasted only 4 day and did not bring any changes — after the end of hostilities, both countries were "at their".
A friend of the Soviet Union, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, He initiated a march of protest against Egypt's partnership with States and attempt to establish a dialogue with Israel. The campaign ended in the arrest of several Libyans in adjacent territories. The conflict quickly escalated into fighting. For four days, Libya and Egypt have held several tank and air battles, Two divisions of the Egyptians took the Libyan city of Musaid.
In the end, the fighting had been completed and with the mediation of a third party was at peace. Border states have not changed and no principal agreements were not reached.
Second Balkan War 1913 of the year
A short (just a month), but very bloody Second Balkan War began through the efforts of the two countries: Germany and Austria-Hungary. Formed the Balkan League was extremely beneficial to these countries: more sophisticated political provocations - and discontented section of the territory of Bulgaria have attacked Serbia and Greece.
The result was a crushing defeat in Bulgaria. Balkan union itself, respectively, I sunk into oblivion. What is even more important, signed at the end of hostilities a peace treaty seriously changed the entire political situation in the Balkans, a worsening has become one of the main preconditions for the beginning of the First World War.
Yom Kippur War 1973 of the year
The war between a coalition of Arab countries and Israel was the fourth in a series of military conflicts in the Middle East with the participation of the young Jewish state. The aim of the invaders was the return of the territories, Israel still occupied 1967 year.
Invasion carefully prepared and began to attack the combined forces of Syria and Egypt during the Jewish religious holiday of Yom Kippur, ie the Day of Judgment. On this day in Israel believing Jews pray and abstain from food for almost a day.
Military intervention was a complete surprise for Israel, and the first two days, the odds were on the side of the Arab coalition.
A few days later the pendulum swung in the direction of Israel, and the country was able to stop the invaders. USSR expressed support for the coalition and warned Israel of the consequences of the most severe, which will wait for the country in case of continuation of the war. At this time, the IDF troops were standing near Damascus and in 100 km from Cairo. Israel was forced to withdraw.
All the fighting took 18 days. Losses by the Israeli army, the IDF made about 3000 dead, with the Arab side of the coalition - about 20 000.
Anglo-Zanzibarskaya war (38 minutes)
Invasion of the imperial troops into the territory of the Sultanate of Zanzibar entered the Guinness Book of Records as the shortest war in history. Britain did not like the new ruler of the country, who seized power after the death of cousin.
Empire demanded to hand over power English protégé Hamoud bin Mohammed. followed by a refusal, and early in the morning 27 August 1896 , the British fleet approached the island shore and waited. AT 9.00 deadline for the ultimatum put forward by Britain: or authorities hand over his authority, or ships will fire at the palace. usurper, captured with a small army of the Sultan's residence, He refused.
Two cruisers and three gunboats opened fire to the minute after the expiry. Zanzibar is the only ship of the fleet was sunk, Sultan's palace turned into flaming ruins. Newly-born Sultan of Zanzibar fled, and in a dilapidated palace remained the country's flag flutter. Eventually aimed shot he was hit by a British admiral. The fall of the flag according to international standards means surrender.
The whole conflict lasted 38 minutes — from the first shot to the inverted flag. For African history, this episode is not considered as comical, how deeply tragic - in this mikrovoyne killed 570 human, all of them were citizens of Zanzibar.
It's not all interesting examples, on which you can remember. A full list can be found in the video below, or wait for the second part.
/Artem Kuznetsov /
