On This Day: World War II: The U.S. Ninth Army under General William H. Simpson crosses the... (1945)

On April 12, 1945: World War II: The U.S. Ninth Army under General William H. Simpson crosses the Elbe River astride Magdeburg, and reaches Tangermünde—only 80 kilometres from Berlin.

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.