War veterans settling in Australia after World War I, the often-forgotten continent at the edge of the world, face an unusual challenge. A horde of 20,000 wild emus threatens their existence. The “Great Emu War” of 1932 unfolds as the army engages these nimble birds with machine guns. Despite intensive efforts and over 10,000 fired rounds, the war concludes with a bizarre victory for the emus.
02/03/2024 at 21:28
Wow, who would have thought that emus would ever play a role in a war? 😅 This quirky story shows that history can be stranger than fiction. What other unusual episodes do you know from the past? 📚🤔 #EmuWar #History #Curiosities