On This Day: World War II: At least 1,104 Japanese POWs in Australia attempt to escape from a... (1944)

On August 5, 1944: World War II: At least 1,104 Japanese POWs in Australia attempt to escape from a camp at Cowra, New South Wales; 545 temporarily succeed but are later either killed, commit suicide, or are recaptured.

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.