On This Day: World War II: Operation Hailstone begins: U.S. naval air, surface, and submarine... (1944)

On February 17, 1944: World War II: Operation Hailstone begins: U.S. naval air, surface, and submarine attack against Truk Lagoon, Japan's main base in the central Pacific, in support of the Eniwetok invasion.

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.