The Great Emu War took place in Australia in 1932 when farmers faced huge problems with emus eating their crops. The government sent soldiers with machine guns to try and control the birds. 
Despite their advanced weapons, the emus outran and outsmarted them, and the soldiers were unsuccessful. The event became a funny and quirky part of history, showing how sometimes, even the best technology can’t beat nature. It’s a reminder of how resilient animals can be!
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https://vocal.media/history/australia-s-bizarre-battle-the-great-emu-war
https://www.michelegargiulo.com/blog/the-great-emu-war
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