canadian troops

tiny tim | 20:54 Thu 28th Jul 2005 | History

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The popular nickname of the canadian troops who fought in europe in ww1 was derived from that of their commanding officer. What was his surmane?

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Byng. They were called "the Byng Boys" after General Sir Julian Byng.

Specifically, he was promoted to Lieutenant General in May 1916, when he took command of Canadian troops.

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