The Banana Wars

This audiobook explores the history of the Banana Wars, a series of U.S. military interventions in Central America and the Caribbean from 1898 to 1934, highlighting how economic interests, particularly in bananas, intertwined with American foreign policy. It covers key events, including U.S. occupations of various nations, the rise of the United Fruit Company, and significant incidents like the USS Oregon's voyage and the Venezuela crisis. Through these stories, listeners will gain insight into how military, economic, and geopolitical factors shaped early 20th-century U.S. history.