On the Eastern Front… Rostov falls to German forces after a fierce battle with Soviet troops.

In North Africa… Rommel orders an attack on the British 7th Armoured Brigade at Sidi Rezegh by both German panzer divisions. By days end, 20 tanks remain to the British brigade. A breakout attempt at Tobruk is halted when expected help from the 7th Armoured Brigade does not arrive. The British respond by moving the 4th and 22nd Armoured Brigades toward Sidi Rezegh.

In East Africa… The Allied and local forces renew their attack on Kulkaber and after heavy fighting the Italians surrender. The Italian presence in Abyssinia is now confined to the area immediately around Gondar.

In the Mediterranean… Supply convoys to north Africa are increasing because of the growing supply problems there. Two of the Italian cruisers are badly damaged, however searches by British Malta naval forces do not find them.