On This Day: Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and... (2008)

On July 13, 2008: Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001.

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.