R Force
| R Force | |
|---|---|
R Force insignia. Engineers wore a blue background while signallers wore black. | |
| Active | 1944–1945 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engagements | Operation Fortitude Allied Invasion of France Allied Invasion of Germany |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | David Strangeways |
R Force was a British deception force during World War II that consisted of armoured vehicles, field engineers and a wireless unit. During Operation Fortitude it attempted to exaggerate the strength of Allied forces in Britain, and deceive German intelligence about Allied intentions. Later it performed a similar role during the fighting in Western Europe in 1944–45. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel David Strangeways.