On This Day: World War II: Second Battle of Kharkov: In eastern Ukraine, Red Army forces... (1942)

On May 12, 1942: World War II: Second Battle of Kharkov: In eastern Ukraine, Red Army forces under Marshal Semyon Timoshenko launch a major offensive from the Izium bridgehead, only to be encircled and destroyed by the troops of Army Group South two weeks later.

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.