| 17th (Northern) Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | World War I September 1914 - May 1919 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | New Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | Battle of the Somme (1916) Third Battle of Ypres Battle of Epehy |
| British Army Infantry Divisions (1914–present) | |
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The British 17th (Northern) Division was a New Army division formed in September 1914 as part of the K2 Army Group. The division moved to France in July 1915 and spent the duration of the First World War in action on the Western Front.
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