Sir henry rawlinson biography of michael
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Sir henry rawlinson biography of michael
Henry Rawlinson
| English Full General (1916). Date of Birth: 20.02.1864 Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Early Life and Military Career
- Anglo-Boer War and Staff Roles
- World War I
- Battle of the Somme
- Tank Attack at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette
- April 1917 Offensive and German Spring Offensive
- Battle of Montdidier-Amiens
- Allied Counter-Offensive and Victory
- Later Years
Early Life and Military Career
Henry Seymour Rawlinson was born on February 20, 1864, to Sir Henry Rawlinson, a Member of Parliament.
He received his education at Eton College and commissioned into the 6th Dragoon Guards (Own) in February 1884.
Rawlinson served as an aide-de-camp to Lord Roberts in India from 1887-1890. He also participated in the Burmese Expedition of 1886-1887 and the Nile Operations of 1897-1898.
Anglo-Boer War and Staff Roles
During the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902), Rawlinson endured the Siege of Ladysmith.
He subsequently served with Lord Roberts and commanded a detac