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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 4 MIN

The Great Emu War: How the Military Lost to a Bird 🐦

from Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club · host rova | More FM

It’s the most embarrassing defeat in military history. This afternoon, Speedy joins Si and Lana to dive into the "Great Emu War" of 1932. How did the Australian military, armed with machine guns, lose a "war" against a flock of flightless birds? It’s bizarre, it’s hilarious, and it’s actually 100% true. Another "Slightly Interesting" history lesson from the Breakfast Club!

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