On This Day: World War II: Altmark incident: The German tanker Altmark is boarded by sailors... (1940)
On February 16, 1940: World War II: Altmark incident: The German tanker Altmark is boarded by sailors from the British destroyer HMS Cossack. A total of 299 British prisoners are freed.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom.
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