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.