The public did not necessarily expect a short war.

Hopes for a short war this year have helped to raise them.

This led to a short civil war on the island, with the supporters of the local system winning out.

"I'm slightly skeptical that those who feel the Western economies will be up and running after a short war are right."

This would be no short war but a long and bitter one.

Control of the airfield became a major turning point in the short war.

A short, decisive war might keep oil and gas prices down.

Every country's armed forces or government must aim at a short war.

And if there is a war - long or short - its effects on the economy are too uncertain to predict.

Oil prices would spike in a short war, but quickly fall back to perhaps $20 a barrel.