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On 20th March 2003, coalition forces participated in an invasion of Iraq. During the warfighting phase, the Royal Signals contingent numbered almost 2,000 and lasted less than a month.
When it deployed on Operation GRANBY, the Corps had not been involved in a major desert war for nearly 50 years. It needed to transform quickly from supporting defensive operations in farmland and forest to supporting offensive operations in the desert.
This collection of short stories, including extracts from oral history interviews conducted as part of the Museum’s new storytelling strategy, throws a spotlight on the peacekeeping role of the Corps.
A Journey from the Yellow River to VJ Day - The Story of John Stanfield
John witnessed the surrender of the Japanese on behalf of the British Army. The ceremony took place on the Dragon Pavement in front of the Grand Coronation Palace in Peking/Beijing.
The Extraordinary Life of Major Rowland Shears BEM TD
Working under the legendary Colonel Dudley Clarke in Cairo, Rowley became part of a daring deception operation that saw him infiltrate enemy circles posing as a German agent.
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