Over Britain… Bristol is attacked by 120 planes during the night (December 1-2). Heavy damage to residential areas is caused by the bombing.

In the North Atlantic… The British armed merchant cruiser Forfar (16,400 t) is sunk by U-99 west of Ireland.

In the North Sea… The formerly Norwegian liner Oslofjord (18,700 t) and a British tanker are sunk off the Tyne.

In Italy… Rationing is introduced for flour, rice, spaghetti and macaroni.