XVII Corps (United Kingdom)
The British XVII Corps was a British infantry corps during World War I.
| XVII Corps | |
|---|---|
 XVII Corps formation badge. | |
| Active | World War I |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Field corps |
| Part of | Third Army |
| Engagements | World War I[1] |
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
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