On March 28, 1937, Gellhorn began reporting on the Spanish Civil War, launching her career.
On March 28, 1937, Martha Gellhorn arrived in Spain to report on the Spanish Civil War. This assignment was critical in establishing her reputation as a tenacious and insightful war correspondent. Gellhorn's reports from Spain were marked by their attention to the human cost of conflict, focusing on the suffering of civilians. Her poignant and courageous writing brought the realities of the civil war to an international audience, setting her apart as a leading figure in war journalism.