Unusual Events

The bizarre military campaign of 1932 where Australian forces unsuccessfully attempted to control an emu population that was destroying crops in Western Australia.
Discover five of history's most bizarre military conflicts, from soldiers fighting emus to nations warring over wooden buckets and soccer matches.
The bizarre tale of the Kettle War of 1784, where a single cannonball sparked a bloodless conflict between the Dutch Republic and Holy Roman Empire over control of the Scheldt River.

The Great Emu War of 1932: How Feathered Rebels Outsmarted the Australian Military

The bizarre military campaign of 1932 where Australian forces attempted to control an emu population with machine guns, only to be outmaneuvered by the clever birds.

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