EPISODE · Nov 22, 2025 · 7 MIN
Episode 32- The Great Emu War – Australia’s Battle Against Birds
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In this laugh-out-loud yet totally real episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia explores the bizarre moment in 1932 when Australia waged war… against emus. Yes, the government deployed machine guns against flightless birds—and lost. Discover how a wildlife nuisance turned into one of the most surreal military campaigns in history.
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