Australia's Machine Guns vs. Birds: The Emu War
This is a SeeStew short on Australia's Machine Guns vs. Birds: The Emu War. It is pulled straight from our YouTube channel and plays here so you can watch without switching apps.
In 1932, Western Australia faced an Emu invasion. The military deployed Lewis guns, linked to American arms history, but the birds proved elusive. A bizarre conflict revealing uncomfortable truths hidden in history's overlooked details.
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