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The Great Emu War: Feathers and Firepower

The Great Emu War: Feathers and Firepower

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In 1932, Australia declared war...on emus. Yes, the large, flightless birds. What followed was one the most bizarre military campaigns in history. In this episode of The House Red, we unpack the feathery fiasco known as the Great Emu War. Was it military incompetence? Bird brilliance? Or just an epic case of underestimating your opponent?

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