On This Day: Seven Years' War: The Battle of Minden, an allied Anglo-German army victory over... (1759)

On August 1, 1759: Seven Years' War: The Battle of Minden, an allied Anglo-German army victory over the French. In Britain this was one of a number of events that constituted the Annus Mirabilis of 1759 and is celebrated as Minden Day by certain British Army regiments.

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.