Emu War — Field Dispatch
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EYES ONLY (AND PREFERABLY NOT THESE EYES)
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FIELD DISPATCH №615
DATE: 11th November 1932
TIME: 0915 hours
LOCATION: Chandler
O.C.: Sgt S. McMurray
FROM: Lance Corporal Pettigrew
SITUATION:
A force of approximately 1766 emus was observed in the vicinity of Chandler. The birds appeared possessed of a troubling tactical awareness.
ENGAGEMENT:
Troops were outflanked by Chandler.
Confirmed kills: 8. Wounded: 6.
ORDNANCE:
Ammunition expended: 4022 of 10000 rounds.
Remaining: 5978.
Personnel casualties: nil (excepting dignity).
— End of Dispatch —
Generated by emu_dispatch.py. Australia, 1932. The birds won.