Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Horne Biography and Timeline
Follow Horne through 15 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Horne, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
15Distinct records
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1912–1919Years on this page
1912
1915
Commander of First Corps
Appointed Commander of the 1st Corps in France
Commander of First Corps
Appointed Commander of the 1st Corps in France
Role range: 1914-1918
1916
Commander of 15th Corps
Appointed Commander of the 15th Corps in France
Commander of First Army
Appointed Commander of the First Army
Commander of 15th Corps
Appointed Commander of the 15th Corps in France
Role range: 1914-1918
Commander of First Army
Appointed Commander of the First Army
Role range: 1914-1918
1917
Battle of Arras
Attacks the German 6th Army under von Falkenhausen, wins a tactical victory
Role range: 1914-1918
Offensive
9-15 April, the British begin the Nivelle Offensive under Generals Horne & Allenby
Role range: 1914-1918
Sixth Army
Attacks the German 6th Army under von Falkenhausen, wins a tactical victory
Role range: 1914-1918
Capture of Vimy Ridge
Captures Vimy Ridge
Role range: 1914-1918
1918
Hindenburg Line
Breaks through the Hindenburg Line
Role range: 1914-1918
Capture of Mons
September, occupies Mons
Role range: 1914-1918
1919
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief in the East
Peerage
Created Baron Stirkoke, 1st
Records, sources and methodology
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