On This Day: The city of Magdeburg in Germany is seized by forces of the Holy Roman Empire... (1631)

On May 20, 1631: The city of Magdeburg in Germany is seized by forces of the Holy Roman Empire and most of its inhabitants massacred, in one of the bloodiest incidents of the Thirty Years' War.

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.