Policing the Berlin Wall with the Royal Military Police

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Simon Wood served in the British Army’s Royal Military Police in Berlin during the1980s. He describes the unique challenges he faced patrolling the Berlin Wall and policing British troops in the divided city.

Discover the political tensions, the camaraderie with fellow soldiers, and the surreal moments such as being present at the post-mortem of Hitler’s deputy Rudolf Hess.

Special Investigation Branch RMP Report on Hess’ death

We also hear about life at Checkpoints Charlie and Bravo, interactions with East German forces, and taking part in Flag Tours in East Berlin which resulted in various confrontations with Soviet troops.

Checkpoint Alpha & Bravo

Glienicke Bridge

RMP VW Bus with EG patrol boat shining their searchlight on them

Glienicke Bridge

Teufelsberg US Listening post

The Wall in the country

The Wall

EG Border Guards

Lenne Triangle

Soviet Troops at the War Memorial in the British Sector

Simon with Soviet truck driver

Soviet Troops at the War Memorial in the British Sector

Soviet parade

Brandenburg Gate (EG side)

The Wall in the country

Spandau Prison and the Brandenburg Gate

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