In Germany… Berlin radio reports that German troops are defending their positions on the Eastern Front in a “wall of blood.”

In the Dutch East Indies… Japanese forces land on Tarakan Island during the night (January 10-11). Dutch Martin bombers make repeated attacks on the invasion fleet. Meanwhile, Wavell arrives in Java and activates the ABDA Command.

Over Germany… British RAF bombers raid Emden during the night.

In the Arctic… Soviet submarine M-175 is sunk by German U-584.