Camps Quote by Martha Gellhorn
“Thousand got away to other countries; thousands returned to Spain tempted by false promises of kindness. By the tens of thousands, these Spaniards died of neglect in the concentration camps.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Report on Spanish Civil War Refugees, 1939
Many Spaniards fled abroad, but those who returned faced false promises, leading to neglect and death in concentration camps.
In simple terms: Returned refugees suffered from broken promises and neglect.
Beware of deceptive offers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- humanitarian aid planning
- policy advocacy
- historical education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect refugees from exploitation?
- How can societies remember these tragedies?
May simplify complex wartime dynamics.