On This Day: Finnish Civil War: On the so-called "Bloody Maundy Thursday of Tampere", the... (1918)

On March 28, 1918: Finnish Civil War: On the so-called "Bloody Maundy Thursday of Tampere", the Whites force the Reds to attack the city center, where the city's fiercest battles being fought in Kalevankangas with large casualties on both sides. During the same day, an explosion at the Red headquarters of Tampere kills several commanders.

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.