Uncanny Case File No. 002: The Great Emu War

The Great Emu War of 1932 was a unique event in Australia where the military used machine guns to control a large population of emus that were destroying wheat crops in Western Australia. Despite deploying soldiers with heavy weaponry, the operation was largely ineffective. The emus, being highly agile and fast, evaded the soldiers' efforts, resulting in minimal impact on their population. The campaign highlighted the challenges of managing wildlife conflicts and is often remembered more for its absurdity than its efficacy.