Search Royal Engineers Journals 1939-1945
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Do you have ancestors’ who served in the Royal Engineers during the Second World War? Explore this collection of Royal Engineers journals from 1939 to 1945. The Royal Engineers Journal was formerly a private newspaper which was converted into a journal and supplement in magazine form.
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The Royal Engineers journal was formerly a private newspaper, it was converted into a journal and supplement in magazine form.
Formed in 1716, the corps of Royal Engineers assist the British Army in the field by providing engineering and technical support. The Royal Engineers, known as ‘Sappers’ have served in all of the Army’s campaigns.
The Royal Engineers have had prominent roles in both World Wars. During the First World War, the corp’s duties included tunnelling, duties expanded into tunnelling, trench-building, forestry, quarrying, gas warfare, inland water transport, aerial survey, topographical photography and camouflaging techniques.
Many of the roles from the First World War continued during the Second World War. New roles were also added, including bomb disposal, mine clearance, airfield construction, laying Bailey bridges, and the use of tanks adapted for battlefield engineering.
Probably the greatest achievement of the Royal Engineers during the Second World War was the construction and operation of the Mulberry Harbour and its support for the Battle of Normandy in 1944.
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