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Henry Rawlinson Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Henry Rawlinson, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

5 records1914–19184 events3 places

Chronological biography

1914

Battle of Ypres, 1st20 October 1914
Warfare / World War, 1st · General · British Commander · Ypres

Rawlinson helps hold the line during First Ypres.

1918

Amiens Offensive17 July 1918
Warfare / World War, 1st · General · Commander of British Fourth Army · Amiens

Develops plans for a limited surprise attack east of Amiens.

Amiens Offensive8 August 1918
Warfare / World War, 1st · General · Commander of British Fourth Army · Amiens

Commands British Fourth Army during the surprise attack east of Amiens, with Australian and Canadian corps in the centre.

Battle of Amiens8 August 1918
Warfare / World War, 1st · General · Commander of British Fourth Army · Amiens

Commands Fourth Army in the main British attack east of Amiens.

Battles of the Somme, 2nd22 August 1918
Warfare / World War, 1st · General · Commander of British Fourth Army · Albert

Advances Fourth Army alongside Third Army as Albert is retaken.

Titles and roles

General · British Commander · General · Commander of British Fourth Army

Record provenance

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