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On This Day: Corporal Josef Jakobs is executed by firing squad for espionage at the Tower of... (1941)
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On August 15, 1941: Corporal Josef Jakobs is executed by firing squad for espionage at the Tower of London at 07:12, making him the last person to be executed at the Tower.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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