In November 1932, the harsh southern sun beat down on an empty paddock in Western Australia. These three brave men have come to fight for the future of Australian agriculture, to face down a foe the Australian army has never faced before. In Western Australia, emus’ migratory patterns take them back and forth between the state’s relatively fertile coastal regions and its dry, barren interior. Western Australia Makes War On Emus Even in 1932, many thought the Australian army’s war on the giant birds was ridiculous. Video: Western Australia Makes War On Emus / British MovietoneEven in 1932, many thought the Australian army’s war on the giant birds was ridiculous.