In this video, Oversimplified narrates the story of the Great Emu War of 1932 in Australia, where the Australian government and military attempted to control the emu population, which was destroying crops and causing harm to farmers. However, despite the military's efforts, the emus ultimately emerged as the victors. The video also touches on the economic downturn in Australia during that time and the reliance on export industries. The video is interspersed with humorous commentary and sponsored content for the game Vikings War of Clans.
1. Governor Arthur Phillip landed in eastern Australia in 1788.
2. The British did not discover Australia, Vikings did not either.
3. Australia relied heavily on export industries and faced economic downturn after the stock market crashed.
4. Australian farmers suffered most and had introduced their own currency.
5. Emus became a pest and were eating farmers' crops.
6. The farmers turned to the government for help and wanted military assistance.
7. Australia went to war with the emus, but the operation was a fiasco.
8. The emus won the Great Emu War of 1932, and the government introduced a bounty system.
9. The brave men who risked their lives during this war are remembered.
10. The emu crisis was eventually solved with better fences.