On This Day: American Civil War: The Battle of Nashville ends as the Union Army of the... (1864)

On December 16, 1864: American Civil War: The Battle of Nashville ends as the Union Army of the Cumberland under General George H. Thomas routs and destroys the Confederate Army of Tennessee under General John Bell Hood, ending its effectiveness as a combat unit.

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.