On This Day: American Civil War: Siege of Knoxville begins: During the Knoxville campaign,... (1863)

On November 17, 1863: American Civil War: Siege of Knoxville begins: During the Knoxville campaign, Confederate forces under General James Longstreet besiege the city of Knoxville, Tennessee and its Union defenders led by General Ambrose Burnside.

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.