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title: Edward III Crossing the Somme
author: Benjamin West
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11965/edward-iii-crossing-the-somme/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Edward III Crossing the Somme
_Authored by Benjamin West_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/11965.jpg)
## Image Caption
An 18th century CE painting by Benjamin West depicting [Edward III of England](https://www.worldhistory.org/Edward_III_of_England/) (r. 1327-1377 CE) crossing the Somme river in 1346 CE in his campaign during the [Hundred Years' War](https://www.worldhistory.org/Hundred_Years'_War/) (1332-1453 CE) against France. ([Windsor Castle](https://www.worldhistory.org/Windsor_Castle/) Collection)
## Cite This Work
### APA
West, B. (2020, March 06). Edward III Crossing the Somme. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
West, Benjamin. "Edward III Crossing the Somme." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 06, 2020. .
### MLA
West, Benjamin. "Edward III Crossing the Somme." *World History Encyclopedia*, 06 Mar 2020, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eduardo_III_cruzando_el_Somme,_por_Benjamin_West.jpg) by [**Benjamin West**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eduardo_III_cruzando_el_Somme,_por_Benjamin_West.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 06 March 2020. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.