On This Day: World War II: Continuation War: The Vyborg-Petrozavodsk Offensive, the largest... (1944)

On August 9, 1944: World War II: Continuation War: The Vyborg-Petrozavodsk Offensive, the largest offensive launched by Soviet Union against Finland during the Second World War, ends to a strategic stalemate. Both Finnish and Soviet troops at the Finnish front dug to defensive positions, and the front remains stable until the end of the 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.