In North Africa… The British 22nd Armoured Brigade take heavy losses as Rommel's retreating forces turn and counterattack. The Germans however, continue to withdraw.
On the Eastern Front… German attacks on Sevastopol led by the 22nd and 24th Division make gains in the Fort Stalin area. Germans announce they will soon take the city.
In the Philippines… American and allied troops continue to fall back. They are now at the Tarlac-Cabanatuan line. Japanese attacks continue.
In Malaya… British forces are retreating in the wake of the Japan advance to Ipoh.
In Burma… General Hutton is appointed to command the British forces in Burma.