The 335 Year War (Encore)

The 335 Year War (Encore)

From History Dispatches by Matt and McKinley Breen

June 4, 2026 · 11 min · Season 2 · Episode 169

About this episode

This episode explores the peculiar 335 Year War between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly, which lasted centuries without any casualties.

For 335 years the Netherlands - maybe - fought a long, protracted war against the Isles of Scilly, in the English Channel. It would drag on and on, costing a grand total of zero lives, and only ended when someone bothered to figure out if they were actually still at war. The is the story of the 335 Year War. Sources https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-335-Year-War-the-Longest-War-in-History/ "Scilly at War" by R. L. Bowley Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Abraham_Willaerts,_First_Dutch_War.jpeg Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box. New subscribers only. While supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Breen, McKinley Breen

Topics covered

  • longest war
  • historical events
  • military history
  • Netherlands
  • Isles of Scilly
  • war duration

Keywords

  • 335 Year War
  • Netherlands
  • Isles of Scilly
  • military history
  • longest war
  • historical events

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Books & works: Scilly at War

Places: Netherlands, Isles of Scilly

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