In Tunisia… German build up continues to mount and there are now 10,000 troops taking up positions. They have over 100 combat planes and a advantage in the airstrips. They were French regular bases and have all weather runways.
In Algeria… The British 36th Brigade captures Tabarka on the coast road to Bizerta. US Paratroops take the airfield at Youks les Bains near Tebessa.
In New Guinea… The construction of rudimentary bridges on the Kumsumi River allows an Australian advance to take Wairopi and Ilimow.