The Great Emu War (1932)
* The Great Emu War was a peculiar event that took place in Western Australia in late 1932. After World War 1, Australian farmers in the Campion district faced a massive emu migration. These large, flightless birds invaded farmlands in search of food and water, causing severe damage to wheat crops during a period of economic hardship for the nation.
* In response, the Australian government deployed soldiers armed with machine guns to curb the emu population. Despite their efforts, the birds proved remarkably resilient and difficult to control. The operation was largely unsuccessful, with only a small fraction of the emu population culled and the majority remaining unaffected. The “war” ended in December 1932, with the emus ultimately declared the victors.
* The Great Emu War has since become a famous and often humorous episode in Australian history, highlighting the challenges of wildlife management and the unpredictable outcomes of unconventional military operations.
NO COMMON SENSE
ANALYZE THE EXAMPLE
* Which supports and barriers were in play?
* What were the dynamics?
* Who, or What, won the Tug-of- War?
* Discuss the outcome with your friends and family.
* Use Post #4 as a reference for the relationships and dynamics between supports and barriers.
