In which year did Smedley Butler write the book "War is a Racket"?
1930
1932
1935
1938
Answer
Published in 1935, Smedley Butler's "War is a Racket" trenchantly exposes the economic motivations and vested interests that fuel armed conflicts. Butler, a decorated Marine Corps general disillusioned by his experiences, argues that war primarily serves the financial gain of a few powerful entities, while the masses bear its devastating consequences. The book's title succinctly encapsulates Butler's scathing critique of the profit-driven nature of warfare.
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