The British army formed camps to put the inhabitants of the Boer republics into during 1900. The camps were originally
"refugee camps" to provide refuge for the civilian families who lost their homes or were victims of the war. However, this
changed when Kitchener succeeded Roberts as commander-in-chief. New tactics were introduced and plans were initiated
to flush out the guerillas.It was to be a clearance of civilians. Crops were destroyed, livestock slaughtered, farms were burnt
down, wells were poisoned, and fields were salted all in an attempt to prevent the Boers from resupplying. Women and children
were forced into the concentration camps. There were 45 tented camps built for the Boers and 64 for the black Africans. 28,000
men were captured and 25,630 were sent overseas. 26,000 women and children died in the camps due to disease and shortage
of medical facilities. Measles, typhoid, and dysentery killed many. Poor hygiene, food shortages, and bad sanitation were common
issues for the camps. There was inadequate shelter and overcrowding. After May 31, 1902, the refugees were returned to their
homes. Miss Emily Hobhouse who was a member of the South African Women and Children's Distress fund visited a few camps. She publicized a report that shocked England. Due to her report, the Fawcett Committee issued an inquiry. Lord Milner aimed to improve
the conditions of the camp based on her report and improved the conditions and rations in the camp.
"refugee camps" to provide refuge for the civilian families who lost their homes or were victims of the war. However, this
changed when Kitchener succeeded Roberts as commander-in-chief. New tactics were introduced and plans were initiated
to flush out the guerillas.It was to be a clearance of civilians. Crops were destroyed, livestock slaughtered, farms were burnt
down, wells were poisoned, and fields were salted all in an attempt to prevent the Boers from resupplying. Women and children
were forced into the concentration camps. There were 45 tented camps built for the Boers and 64 for the black Africans. 28,000
men were captured and 25,630 were sent overseas. 26,000 women and children died in the camps due to disease and shortage
of medical facilities. Measles, typhoid, and dysentery killed many. Poor hygiene, food shortages, and bad sanitation were common
issues for the camps. There was inadequate shelter and overcrowding. After May 31, 1902, the refugees were returned to their
homes. Miss Emily Hobhouse who was a member of the South African Women and Children's Distress fund visited a few camps. She publicized a report that shocked England. Due to her report, the Fawcett Committee issued an inquiry. Lord Milner aimed to improve
the conditions of the camp based on her report and improved the conditions and rations in the camp.