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In 1946, following the end of World War II, the college reopened at Seaford House, Belgrave Square and members of the United States Armed Forces started attending the course for the first time. [ 1 ] It was renamed the Royal College of Defence Studies in 1970.
The college was established in 1927, originally as the Imperial Defence College, in accordance with Winston Churchill's vision of promoting greater understanding between senior military officers, diplomats, civil servants and officials.
Sep 29, 2016 · In April 1946, the first post-war course of the Imperial Defence College (IDC) got underway with General Bill Slim as the new commandant.
- Andrew Stewart
- 2016
In 1946, following the end of World War II, the college reopened at Seaford House, Belgrave Square and members of the United States Armed Forces started attending the course for the first time. [1] It was renamed the Royal College of Defence Studies in 1970. In 2007 the Queen and Prince Philip visited the college. [1] The RCDS Mission is:
Nov 1, 2019 · Established in 1927 as the Imperial Defence College, it became the Royal College of Defence Studies in 1972, having moved to an elegant, freestanding and well-equipped house in London's Belgrave Square.
- J. E. Spence
- 2019
Marking the ninetieth anniversary of its establishment, this 'official' history offers an entirely original description of the workings of the Royal College of Defence Studies, part of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
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Dec 18, 2016 · The modern-day Members who attend the Royal College of Defence Studies, the contemporary name for Churchill’s creation, are part of an ever-expanding international community which owes its existence to the foresight shown by Britain’s leading politician and statesman.
