Franco's Shadow Over Sachsenhausen: Unveiling a Forgotten Visit

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp: A Franco Regime Delegation's 1940 Visit In August 1940, a delegation from Franco's Falange Española and his political police visited the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. This lesser-known event is highlighted in a recent YouTube Short, which includes an interview with Astrid Ley, Deputy Director of the Sachsenhausen Memorial. The video reveals that various groups, including allies, Japanese, and Italian delegations, visited the camp between 1939 and 1941. "It wasn't just allies who visited Sachsenhausen," explains Ley. "There were many groups, including Japanese and Italian ones, especially between 1939 and 1941." She clarifies that the Falange's visit wasn't solely for political purposes, but also to observe the camp's conditions firsthand. The video's historical footage and expert commentary offer a unique perspective on the complex history of Sachsenhausen and the involvement of the Franco regime. The forthcoming documentary on Spaniards in Sachsenhausen promises further insights into this little-known chapter of history.