EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 9 MIN
The Great Emu War: When Australia Lost to Birds
from Cherrywood Podcast · host Simon and Rachel Burridge
In 1932, Australia declared war… on emus.Yes, real soldiers, machine guns, and strategy — all deployed against a flock of giant, flightless birds. What followed was one of history’s most absurd battles: the Great Emu War.In this Cherrywood Conspiracy Files deep dive, we explore how thousands of emus outsmarted the Australian army, why the government got involved, and the strange theories that have kept this bizarre story alive.From failed military tactics to newspaper mockery, from political cover-ups to tongue-in-cheek conspiracies about bird intelligence, the Great Emu War reminds us that sometimes, nature refuses to be conquered.Would you side with the army… or the emus?#ConspiracyFiles #WeirdHistory #CherrywoodPodcast⏱️ Timestamps0:00 The war against emus begins0:42 Cherrywood Conspiracy Files intro1:01 Life in Australia after WWI1:16 Enter the emus2:09 Farmers petition the government2:27 Military is deployed against birds2:48 First failed encounter3:21 Machine gun on a truck3:40 The emus fight back4:40 Media mockery and defeat5:37 Why the Emu War really happened6:13 Theories and conspiracies7:04 Who really won the Emu War?7:53 Sponsors🏆 SponsorsClub Awesome – for autistic children and their familiesDe Medici Associates – chartered structural & civil engineersRight at Home Medway – safe and trusted adult careClearwater Kent – cleaning & facilities managementCherrywood Productions – award-winning video & photographyHindsight Directory – reach 30,000+ homes with your businessNu Digital – web design, SEO, Google Ads & social mediaWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.
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In 1932, Australia declared war… on emus.Yes, real soldiers, machine guns, and strategy — all deployed against a flock of giant, flightless birds. What followed was one of history’s most absurd battles: the Great Emu War.In this Cherrywood Conspiracy Files deep dive, we explore how thousands of emus outsmarted the Australian army, why the government got involved, and the strange theories that have kept this bizarre story alive.From failed military tactics to newspaper mockery, from political cover-ups to tongue-in-cheek conspiracies about bird intelligence, the Great Emu War reminds us that sometimes, nature refuses to be conquered.Would you side with the army… or the emus?#ConspiracyFiles #WeirdHistory #CherrywoodPodcast⏱️ Timestamps0:00 The war against emus begins0:42 Cherrywood Conspiracy Files intro1:01 Life in Australia after WWI1:16 Enter the emus2:09 Farmers petition the government2:27 Military is deployed against birds2:48 First failed encounter3:21 Machine gun on a truck3:40 The emus fight back4:40 Media mockery and defeat5:37 Why the Emu War really happened6:13 Theories and conspiracies7:04 Who really won the Emu War?7:53 Sponsors🏆 SponsorsClub Awesome – for autistic children and their familiesDe Medici Associates – chartered structural & civil engineersRight at Home Medway – safe and trusted adult careClearwater Kent – cleaning & facilities managementCherrywood Productions – award-winning video & photographyHindsight Directory – reach 30,000+ homes with your businessNu Digital – web design, SEO, Google Ads & social mediaWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.
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