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Which war did Smedley Butler NOT participate in?

  • Philippine–American War

  • World War I

  • World War II

  • Banana Wars

Answer

World War II is the only major conflict in which General Smedley Butler did not participate. He had an illustrious military career spanning over three decades and fought in the Spanish-American War, the Boxer Rebellion, the Philippine-American War, and World War I. Despite his extensive combat experience and reputation as a decorated Marine Corps officer, he missed out on World War II due to retirement
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