Tangent Station

The Great Emu War: Birds vs. Machine Guns

20 min · 21 jun 2026
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In this episode of Tangent Station, Kev and Willis navigate through a humorous discussion about history's most unusual war: The Great Emu War in Australia. The duo recounts how in 1932, the Australian government deployed soldiers with machine guns to combat a rampaging emu population. Despite their military precision, the emus outsmarted the forces, proving to be elusive targets. Between laughter, the hosts draw parallels with historical events, expressing disbelief over this bizarre episode where birds triumphed over human weaponry. This tale serves as a reminder that unexpected outcomes can arise when underestimating nature’s creatures.

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