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14 Of the Strangest Wars Ever Fought (That Sound Completely Made Up)

Trista July 7, 2025 8 min

10. The Three Hundred and Thirty-Five Years’ War (Netherlands vs. Isles of Scilly, 1651-1986)

carl friedrich lessing the siege (defense of a church courtyard during the thirty years' war) google art project — The Siege (Defense of a Church Courtyard During the Thirty Years’ War) by Carl Friedrich Lessing. Source: Wikipedia

This “war” between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly lasted an astonishing 335 years—without a single shot fired or casualty reported. Forgotten by both sides, the conflict lingered until a peace treaty was finally signed in 1986, ending the world’s most bloodless war. For the full quirky tale, visit BBC.

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10. The Three Hundred and Thirty-Five Years’ War (Netherlands vs. Isles of Scilly, 1651-1986)

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