The Redcaps
Author, Dr GD Sheffield (senior lecturer in the Department of War Studies, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst). Published Brassey's (UK), London, 1994. A history of the Royal Military Police and it's antecedents from the Middle Ages to the Gulf War. ISBN 1-85753-029-2. Available from the RHQ RMP Shop.
The Pegasus Patrol
Author, Jack Turnbull & John Hamblett ( both former members of the Corps). Published by Jack Turnbull, 1994. A previously untold story of the Ist Airborne Division Provost Company who served alongside the Division in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Arnhem, Norway and Denmark from 1942 until disbanded in 1945. ISBN 0-9523261-0-8. Price £9.99, available from RHQ RMP Shop.
Redcaps: Policing the Army
A book to compliment the 1995/96 BBC series about the Royal Military Police. A book published by Boxtree Limited, London for the BBC written by Kevin Mann producer of the BBC series. ISBN 1-85283-909-0. Price £14.99, available from the RHQ RMP Shop.
Elite Series No. 65: REDCAPS, BRITAIN'S MILITARY POLICE
Author, Mike Chappell. With special emphasis on uniforms and insignia worn by the Corps. ISBN 1-85532-670-1. Price £8.99 through High Street sources.
The following books are now out of print but may possibly be available through a second-hand bookshop or library sources:
The History of the Corps of the Royal Military Police
Author, Major SF Crozier MBE (Former Officer attached to CMP). Published Gale and Polden Ltd, Aldershot, 1951.
The Story of the Royal Military Police
Author, AV Lovell-Knight, (former Major with RMP) Published Leo Cooper, London, 1977. ISBN 0-85085-222-6
Bloody Provost
Author, RAJ Tyler (former Major with RMP) Published Phillimore, London & Chichester, 1980. ISBN 0-85033-359-8. An account of the provost service of the British Army, and the early years of the Corps of the Military Police until the outbreak of WWI. A sequel was planned, but it is now unlikely that it will be published.
The following Video Histories are available from the RHQ Shop:
The RMP
Video footage converted from 8mm film of WWII and 1960's exercises with musical background.
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