page_title: R Force
hierarchical_section_title: R Force
caption_attribution_description: English: Sleeve insignia of R Force. After original in Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30072093
context_page_description: 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.
context_section_description: 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.
caption: R Force insignia. Engineers wore a blue background while signallers wore black.