On This Day: Battle of Stalingrad: German forces of the 6th Army under general Friedrich... (1942)

On November 9, 1942: Battle of Stalingrad: German forces of the 6th Army under general Friedrich Paulus reach finally the river bank of the Volga, capturing 90% of the ruined city of Stalingrad and splitting the remaining Soviet forces into two narrow pockets.

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.