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United States Marine Corps general, two time Medal of Honor recipient, activist, lecturer, official, and writer
- Lived
- 1881–1940
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 2
Smedley Butler published 2 books, beginning with War Is a Racket (1935).
Updated September 2026
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War Is a Racket
Smedley Butler's most-read book.
Other books in order
War Is a Racket (1935)
Three Generals on War (1973)
About Smedley Butler
Major General Smedley Darlington Butler was a United States Marine Corps officer and, later, an anti-war advocate. During his 34-year military career, he fought in the Philippine–American War, the Boxer Rebellion, the Mexican Revolution, World War I, and the Banana Wars. At the time of his death, Butler was the most decorated Marine in U.S. military history. By the end of his career, Butler had received sixteen medals, including five for heroism; he was awarded the Marine Corps Brevet Medal as well as two Medals of Honor, both for separate actions.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Smedley Butler FAQ
- How many books has Smedley Butler written?
- Smedley Butler published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Smedley Butler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with War Is a Racket.
- What is Smedley Butler's last book?
- War Is a Racket (1935).
- What is Smedley Butler's most famous book?
- War Is a Racket (1935) is Smedley Butler's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.