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The Unbelievable Great Emu War

In this episode of *It Really Happened*, we recount the extraordinary and humorous tale of the Great Emu War, a bizarre conflict that took place in Australia in 1932. Faced with an overwhelming number of emus destroying their crops during the Great Depression, desperate farmers called for military assistance. However, what ensued was an unexpected battle where the emus outsmarted and outmaneuvered the soldiers, leading to an astonishing defeat for the military and a victory for the birds. Listeners will be captivated by the absurdity of this historical event, where soldiers armed with machine guns struggled to combat the swift and cunning emus. The episode highlights the resilience of nature and the unexpected challenges that humanity can face, reminding us of the humorous side of history. Tune in to discover how a seemingly trivial conflict became a legendary tale of survival and adaptability.

February 14, 2026 · 05:35

## Chapters - 00:00 - Introduction to the Great Emu War - 01:15 - Setting the Scene: Australia in 1932 - 02:45 - The Arrival of the Emus - 04:30 - Farmers' Struggles and Government Intervention - 06:00 - The Soldiers' Initial Attempts to Fight the Emus - 08:15 - The Emus' Unexpected Tactics - 10:00 - The Turning Point: Soldiers Give Up - 11:30 - Aftermath and Legacy of the Great Emu War - 13:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts ## Key Topics - Emu characteristics and behavior - Impact of the Great Depression on farmers - Military versus wildlife encounters - The absurdity of the Great Emu War ## Notable Quotes > ""What can a bunch of birds do against us?"" > ""These birds are like tanks."" > ""The emus won the Great Emu War!"" ## Resources - Additional reading on the Great Emu War - Historical context about Australia in the 1930s --- Creator: b4e197c0-4c1b-42c2-92a4-ac58023c5556 | Series: cmllfr2ec0001p908j1yeb755 | Ep: cmllo323i0001pp08cz72e89a

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The Unbelievable Great Emu War

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