On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Jonesborough, the culmination of the Atlanta... (1864)

On August 31, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Jonesborough, the culmination of the Atlanta campaign, begins as Union forces under General William T. Sherman clash with Confederate troops under General William J. Hardee south of Atlanta.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.