War—what for?

Published in 1910, 'War—what for?' by George R. Kirkpatrick is a socialist political pamphlet that critiques the nature of war from a working-class perspective. Kirkpatrick argues that war primarily benefits the capitalist class while causing suffering for the working class. He calls for class consciousness and solidarity among wage earners, urging them to reject the manipulation of the ruling elite and recognize the true costs of war, both in human lives and economic terms. The work serves as a critical examination of militarism and the need for social reform.