Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Henry Rawlinson Biography and Timeline

Follow Henry Rawlinson through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Henry Rawlinson, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1914–1918Years on this page

1914

Battle of Ypres, 1st

General · British Commander · Ypres · Warfare / World War, 1st

Rawlinson helps hold the line during First Ypres.

Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1918

1918

Amiens Offensive

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

Develops plans for a limited surprise attack east of Amiens.

Role range: 1914-1918

Amiens Offensive

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

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Amiens

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

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Battles of the Somme, 2nd

General · Commander of British Fourth Army · Albert · Warfare / World War, 1st

Advances Fourth Army alongside Third Army as Albert is retaken.

Role range: 1914-1918

Records, sources and methodology

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