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title: Ambush of Jumonville
author: Unknown Artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19299/ambush-of-jumonville/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-08-07
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# Ambush of Jumonville
_Authored by Unknown Artist_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19299.png)
## Image Caption
Artist's depiction of the ambush of Jumonville's French troops by Washington and Tanacharison, 28 May 1754. In this depiction, Jumonville is shown as having been killed in cold blood. Illustration from *La régence et Louis Quinze* by Alexandre Dumas, 1855.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Artist, U. (2024, August 07). Ambush of Jumonville. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Artist, Unknown. "Ambush of Jumonville." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 07, 2024. .
### MLA
Artist, Unknown. "Ambush of Jumonville." *World History Encyclopedia*, 07 Aug 2024, .
## License & Copyright
This content comes from a public domain book whose copyright has expired. [Original image](https://archive.org/details/largenceetloui01duma/page/280/mode/2up) by [**Unknown Artist**](https://archive.org/details/largenceetloui01duma/page/280/mode/2up). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 07 August 2024. 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.