Images Dated 27th February 2017

The First Cannon at Crecy, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson

The First Cannon at Crecy, 1902. A major engagement of the Hundred Years War between England and France (1337-1453). Edward III of England and his son Edward, the Black Prince, led their army of some 12, 000 men to victory over Philip VI of France and his army of 30, 000-40, 000. After a work by Patten Wilson (1869-1934). From A Child's History of England by Charles Dickens [J. M. Dent & Co. New York, 1902]. (Colorised black and white print)

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