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6. India-Pakistani War (1971)

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5. War of the Stray Dog

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4. Six-Day War

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3. Russo-Georgian War

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2. Football War

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1. Anglo-Zanzibar War

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6. India-Pakistani War (1971)

Decisive 13-day war leading to Bangladesh's independence, marking a significant turn in South Asian history

5. War of the Stray Dog

A Greek sentry's death by Bulgarians led to the 10-day War of the Stray Dog in 1925

4. Six-Day War

Six days of intense fighting reshaped the Middle East, altering the geopolitical landscape significantly

3. Russo-Georgian War

A brief yet impactful 5-day conflict post-Soviet Union, highlighting the region's ongoing tensions

2. Football War

100 hours of conflict triggered by a football match, illustrating the power of sports in national pride

1. Anglo-Zanzibar War

The shortest war in history, lasting just 38 minutes, demonstrated colonial tensions in Africa

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