In the Occupied Soviet Union… Captured Soviet general, Vlasov, forms the Smolensk committee to organize opponents of Stalin under German auspices. This group will later be known as the Russian Liberation Army.
In the Solomon Island… On Guadalcanal, US attacks on Mount Austen renew. Attacking troops from the 132nd Infantry regiment, suffer heavy loses and make no real gains despite a heavy artillery barrage prior to the attack.
On the Eastern Front… The Soviet continue to advance on the Stalingrad fronts. They are also on the offensive in the Caucasus. In the area around Nalchik, six armies under the command of Maslennikov and Tyulenev are attacking. German General von Kleist is beginning to withdraw fearful of encirclement if the armies of the Stalingrad Front reach Rostov to the north.
In Burma… Part of the 123rd Indian Brigade tries to occupy Rathedaung but is thrown back.