Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Julian Byng Biography and Timeline

Follow Julian Byng through 2 dated historical records for Canada.

Julian Byng, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1916–1917Years on this page

1916

Battle of Flers-Courcelette

General · Courcelette · Warfare / World War, 1st

Commands Canadian Corps as Canadian troops enter the Somme battle and attack toward Courcelette.

Role range: 1914-1918

1917

Battle of Arras

General · Vimy Ridge · Warfare / World War, 1st

Commands Canadian Corps during the successful assault on Vimy Ridge.

Role range: 1914-1918

Records, sources and methodology

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