On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Nashville begins at Nashville, Tennessee, and... (1864)

On December 15, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Nashville begins at Nashville, Tennessee, and ends the following day with the destruction of the Confederate Army of Tennessee under General John Bell Hood as a fighting force by the Union Army of the Cumberland under General George H. Thomas.

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.