On This Day: The Battle of Lens is the last major military confrontation of the Thirty Years'... (1648)

On August 20, 1648: The Battle of Lens is the last major military confrontation of the Thirty Years' War, contributing to the signing of the Peace of Westphalia in October that year.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.