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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 · This year marks the 70th anniversary of the reopening of the Imperial Defence College (IDC), today the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS). The recognition of this, and the 90th anniversary of ...
- Andrew Stewart
- 2016
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
Sep 29, 2016 · Stay up to date with RUSI. Bill Slim played a pivotal role in British military education following the Second World War.
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. It was renamed the Royal College of Defence Studies in 1970. In 2007 the Queen and Prince Philip visited the college.
Jul 21, 2020 · Today, Sir George Norton officially assumed the role of Commandant of the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) from his predecessor Rear Admiral John Kingwell.
