The Great Emu War of 1932: Emus, Soldiers, and an Unexpected War

The Compendium Podcast

In this episode of the Compendium, I’m telling Adam about the bizarre and hilarious story of The Great Emu War of 1932. Thats right, this was an actual war raged against the backdrop of Australia in the early 1930s, that saw the Australian military take on an unexpected foe: a large flock of emus that were wreaking havoc on Western Australia's farming communities during the Great Depression.

We'll dive into the tactics used, the challenges faced, and of course the hard lessons learned from trying to take on an unassuming enemy. You will find out how these incredibly witty and energetic birds managed to outmanoeuvre the military's efforts, leading to a story that is as amusing as it is insightful.
We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:
1. "The Great Emu War of 1932” by Jordan Sillers
2. "Emu War” - Wikipedia
3. "Western Australia Makes War On Emus” - youtube
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1. Sneak peak (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to The Compendium (00:00:48)

3. All the latest things (00:03:06)

4. Topic of the week (00:13:34)

5. Outro (00:53:20)