In the Mediterranean… On Crete German air raids continue. These are in preparation for the coming landing and are designed to subdue the garrison and compel the RAF to withdraw its few aircraft from Crete.

In East Africa… The Duke of Aosta surrenders with the 7000 remaining Italian troops at Amba Alagi. The Allied forces have now killed or captured 230,000 of the Italian East Africa force. About 80,000 remain.

In Iraq… The British forces based at Habbaniyah airfield begin to operate more aggressively, attacking and capturing Fallujah. The British airfield is bombed by German planes.