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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 17 MIN

Australia's Most Ridiculous War (And How The Emus Won)

from The Wild History Of War · host Nick Charlie Key

In 1932, Australia went to war against some large flightless birds. It did not go well. This is the infamous Emu War, a true story involving machine guns, some entirely misguided military strategy, and of course a deeply humbling loss for the Australian forces.Hosted by history teacher turned podcaster, Nick Charlie Key (host of The Fantastic History of Food).New episodes release EVERY TWO WEEKS!.Support the show on PatreonBonus episodes, early access, and helping keep the podcast independent:👉 https://patreon.com/wildhistoryofwarExplore the show👉 https://wildhistoryofwar.comContact: [email protected]

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In 1932, Australia went to war against some large flightless birds. It did not go well. This is the infamous Emu War, a true story involving machine guns, some entirely misguided military strategy, and of course a deeply humbling loss for the Australian forces.Hosted by history teacher turned podcaster, Nick Charlie Key (host of The Fantastic History of Food).New episodes release EVERY TWO WEEKS!.Support the show on PatreonBonus episodes, early access, and helping keep the podcast independent:👉 https://patreon.com/wildhistoryofwarExplore the show👉 https://wildhistoryofwar.comContact: [email protected]

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