From Germany… At a conference held at Orsha in the occupied Soviet Union, German field commanders meet to hear General Halder's (the OKH Chief of the General Staff) plans to continue the attack on Moscow. The plan involves three infantry armies and three panzer groups. Despite some reservations the plan is agreed upon.

In the Mediterranean… The British carriers Argus and Ark Royal bring a further 34 Hurricanes to the island to add to its air force.