In 1932, the Australian army began a military campaign to take on a horde of menacing invaders. These swarms of great beasts threatened the nation’s food supply, and the livelihoods of thousands of decent Australians. This is the Great Emu War. 

Sources

"The Great Emu War: When Australians Lost to Flightless Birds: https://www.thecollector.com/great-emu-war/

The Real Story Behind Australia’s Great Emu ‘War’ Of 1932 (And Why They Lost—Twice): https://www.forbes.com/sites/scotttravers/2024/12/26/the-real-story-behind-australias-great-emu-war-of-1932-and-why-they-lost-twice/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_War"

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Natural_History,_Birds_-_Emu.jpg

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