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War Is a Racket

Smedley Butler

War Is a Racket

War Is a Racket

Smedley Butler

Published in 1935, 'War Is a Racket' by Smedley Butler is a critical examination of American corporate imperialism and the military's role in serving business interests. Butler, a Marine Major General, reflects on his experiences and reveals how he acted as a 'muscle man' for corporations, suggesting that wars are often driven by profit motives rather than noble causes. This work is notable for its candid critique of capitalism and the military-industrial complex, making it a significant piece of anti-war literature.

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Marine Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler's expose of American Corporate Imperialism. Butler said, “I served in all commissioned r...

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Marine Corps officer turned anti-war activist who critiqued military interventions as profit-driven ventures.

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