In North Africa… Rommel sends a complete report to German Armed Forces High Command concerning his shortages. The British using Ultra intercept the information and decide to mount a major attack against him. Despite a 3 to 1 advantage in tanks, Auchinleck's attack fails. There is mounting disillusionment from the soldiers at the way the armor is being utilized in these battles.

In New Guinea… General Horii's 18th Army lands at Gona, forestalling planned Allied landings.

From Washington… President Roosevelt appointments Admiral Leahy as his personal Chief of Staff.