In this wildly entertaining episode, we dive into one of the most bizarre chapters in recent military history: The Great Emu War. Our friend Garrett joins us to recount the tale and the factors leading to this humorous account. From the leadup to the conflict to the strange outcomes, this story is about as unbelievable as it is true. Tune in for some laughs, some fun facts, and a surprising lesson on nature, politics, and unintended consequences. Whether you're a history buff or just love a good absurd tale, this episode is perfect for you. What you'll learn: What Caused the Great Emu WarWhy the Australian military fought birdsHow the emus outsmarted soldiersThe cultural and meme legacy of the war00:01 - Intro 04:20 - The Building Blocks of War26:28 - The First Encounter 38:17 - The Failure of the First Attempt 51:06 - The Second Attempt 1:00:00 - Chapter 3: The Damage 1:06:01 - Chapter 4: The Legacy 1:09:54 - What We're Into 1:13:42 - Thank you's and Goodbye If you like hanging out with us, don't forget to subscribe, leave a like and comment, and check out our other platforms. Thank you to our friends for our musicAdam WardJared ScrowtherIf you want to contact us, send us an email at nocatspod@gmail.com.To find us elsewhere, just go to these links.InstagramYoutubeSpotifyApple PodcastsWebsite #emuwar #greatemuwar #weirdhistory #australianhistory #militaryfails #historypodcast #funyhistory #naturevsman #truestory #podcastepisode #emus #bizarrehistory
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