The Royal Signals Museum houses the national collection of army communications, tracing the fascinating history of British Army battlefield communications from the telegraph in the Crimean War to modern cyber warfare. Located at Blandford Camp, the museum features permanent displays including command vehicles, despatch riders, and the hidden story of SOE cryptography during WWII. Interactive exhibits let visitors drive armoured vehicles across virtual landscapes, practice Morse code, and test marksmanship skills on digital ranges. The comprehensive collection showcases how military communications evolved through conflicts including both World Wars and the Cold War. A remarkable tribute to the technical innovation that shaped military history.
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