The meaning of concentration camp changed across different historical systems

Were the British the first to establish concentration camps?

The terminology and purposes varied over time. In the British case, catastrophic Army logistics are identified as the chief cause of deaths; the brief reply does not establish who first used camps.

The historical meaning of concentration camp has changed over time. Some early camps literally brought large numbers of people together in one place. In the British case, catastrophic Army logistics are identified as the main cause of deaths, rather than an intentional killing policy. The comparison concerns the severe harm that neglect and failure to think through human consequences can inflict.