On This Day: Soviet-Japanese War: Battle of Shumshu: Soviet forces land at Takeda Beach on... (1945)

On August 18, 1945: Soviet-Japanese War: Battle of Shumshu: Soviet forces land at Takeda Beach on Shumshu Island and launch the Battle of Shumshu; the Soviet Union's Invasion of the Kuril Islands commences.

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.