Agriculture Quote by Enver Hoxha
“The sacrifices of our people were very great. Out of a population of one million, 28,000 were killed, 12,600 wounded, 10,000 were made political prisoners in Italy and Germany, and 35,000 made to do forced labour, of ground; all the communications, all the ports, mines and electric power installations were destroyed, our agriculture and livestock were plundered, and our entire national economy was wrecked.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Post‑World War II address on wartime losses, Albania, 1945
The quote enumerates massive civilian casualties, injuries, imprisonments, forced labor, and infrastructure destruction, highlighting the severe human and economic toll of war on a nation.
In simple terms: War caused huge loss of life, suffering, and economic ruin.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the full cost of conflict.
Themes
war
suffering
economics
humanitarian
history
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- national mourning
- policy analysis
- educational curricula
- memorial events
Key Concepts
totalitarianism
resilience
reconstruction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societies remember and learn from such devastation?
- What responsibilities do leaders have to prevent future atrocities?
A Different Perspective
The figures may be contested or used for propaganda.
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