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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2021 · 52 MIN

The Great Emu War

from Things I Learned Last Night · host Jaron Myers and Tim Stone

Every nation in the world has had its fair share of embarrassing moments. But only one has lost a war to flightless birds. In 1932, the Australian military sent a small group of soldiers to the outback to rid the area of emus who were destroying local crops. The Australian government didn't expect the decision to lead to The Great Emu War. However, these emus were ready for the battle and exhibited unified tactics and resilience, unlike anything the Australian forces had ever seen. This is the story of a war that Australia wishes it could stamp out from history. This is the great emu war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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