On the Eastern Front… There is a brief Soviet counterattack near Tula in the ongoing battle for Moscow.

In North Africa… The remaining New Zealand force at Sidi Razegh is forced to retreat. The attacking Axis forces are becoming exhausted and many senior officers have been killed or captured. Although the British 8th Army has been mauled, it remains ready for combat and, unlike Rommel's units, it is receiving generous supplies and replacement tanks.

In Malaya… British authorities declare a “State of Emergency” following reports of a pending Japanese attack.