In the Indian Ocean… The Japanese believing the British Fleet to still be in port launch 130 plane attack against Colombo. A small British counterattack is sent against the Japanese fleet, but it is unsuccessful. The Japanese begin scouting for the British ships and the HMS Dorsetshire and Cornwall are found, attacked and sunk, however the main portion of the British Fleet eludes them.

In the Philippines… The Japanese offensive down the Bataan peninsula continues. In fierce fighting, at Mount Samat, the US 21st Division takes heavy losses as the Japanese take the position. Elsewhere, Japanese forces leave Luzon for Cebu Island.

In the North Atlantic… US naval forces (Task Force 39) arrive to reinforce the British naval position at Scapa Flow, with the aircraft carrier, USS Wasp and the battleship, USS Washington. The British are in need the assistance as ships have been drawn for Operation Ironclad which is directed against Madagascar.