On This Day: World War II: Heinrich Himmler orders a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a... (1944)

On October 25, 1944: World War II: Heinrich Himmler orders a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a loosely organized youth culture in Nazi Germany that had assisted army deserters and others to hide from the Third Reich.

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.