Why Smedley Butler left the imperialist front despising ‘Gangsters of Capitalism’

New book shows how the American general’s contempt for ‘the racket’ was born during his service in the 20th century ‘small wars.’ Review by Daniel Larison | Responsible Statecraft | January 28, 2022 Smedley Butler was one of the most decorated Marines in U.S. history, and by the end of his life he was also […]

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