On This Day: Without a previous declaration of war, Russian troops cross the border to Sweden... (1808)

On February 21, 1808: Without a previous declaration of war, Russian troops cross the border to Sweden at Abborfors in eastern Finland, thus beginning the Finnish War, in which Sweden will lose the eastern half of the country (i.e. Finland) to Russia.

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.