XVII Corps (United Kingdom)
XVII Corps | |
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Active | First World War |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Field corps |
Part of | Third Army |
Engagements | First World War[1]
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The British XVII Corps was a British infantry corps during the First World War.
History[]
British XVII Corps was formed in France in January 1916 under Lieutenant General Julian Byng.[1] In April 1917 the Corps attacked to the east of Arras near the River Scarpe but became bogged down in rain and snow.[2] However the Corps held the line at Arras, continued to hold it through into 1918 and then broke the main Hindenburg Line at its strongest point in September 1918.[3]
General Officers Commanding[]
Commanders included:
- January–May 1916 Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng[4]
- May 1916 – November 1918 Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Fergusson[3]
References[]
Categories:
- British field corps
- Corps of the British Army in World War I