The Emu War (or Great Emu War) [2] was a nuisance wildlife management military operation undertaken in Australia over the later part of 1932 to address public concern over the number …

Oct 18, 2016 · Emu War and Peace. Within a week of first contact the troops were recalled. Roughly 2500 rounds had been fired and killed somewhere between 50 and 200 emus. …

“The machine-gunners’ dreams of point blank fire into serried masses of Emus were soon dissipated. The Emu command had evidently ordered guerrilla tactics, and its unwieldy army …

Jun 30, 2019 · The Emu War of 1932 was just the beginning of an ongoing battle between farmers and wildlife in Western Australia. Learn more about emus and the war to decide who's side …

In 1932, the Australian military undertook an operation to subdue the tall, flightless bird known as the emu. And they lost. Here’s the story of Australia’s so-called ‘Great Emu War’.

Mar 20, 2015 · It was 1932, and Australia was about to go to war against the emu. The war would be far more difficult than anyone anticipated. “There’s only one way to kill an emu,” one …

The Great Emu War took place in late 1932 in Western Australia. Following World War I, about 5000 ex-soldiers were bestowed small farms (aka given Aboriginal land) where they planted …

It has to be the strangest war in human history. This is the full, and slightly unbelievable tale of the Great Emu War of 1932!

Jun 26, 2023 · "If we had a military division of these birds it would face any army in the world!" In this episode we explore one of the wackiest chapters in military history. In 1932, Australia …

Oct 22, 2023 · Based on the infamous Great Emu War of 1932, a rag tag platoon of soldiers are driven into a brutal and bloody battle against Australia's deadliest flightless beasts. Director: …