In North Africa… The British offensive, Operation Crusader begins with a sortie by British 30th Corps over the Egyptian border into Libya. The British forces have been reorganized into the 8th Army under General Cunningham. They advance unmolested to Gabr Saleh.

On the Eastern Front… The Soviet counterattack using the Siberian reservists, near Venev causes heavy losses to one of General Guderian's infantry divisions.

From Japan… 11 Japanese submarines are launched to take up station keeping off Hawaii and scouting mission. A further nine Japanese vessels sail for Hawaii from Kwajalein.

From London… General Brooke replaces General Dill as Chief of the Imperial General Staff. General Dill will go to Washington to lead the British military mission there. General Paget is appointed C-in-C Home Forces, in Brooke's place.