On the Eastern Front… In Stalingrad, German General Paulus begins his last major attack on the city. Vicious fighting ensues with heavy casualties on both sides. The Soviets continue to have the upper hand in the street fighting as they are able to disrupt the German attack and their communications, reducing the attack to individual groups without coordinated actions. Ice on the Volga River is making supply transportation difficult for the Soviets.

In the Solomon Islands… On Guadalcanal, the American attacks to the west are halted when news of Japanese supply convoys comes in.

In Algeria and Tunisia… French officials sign an armistice. Casablanca is occupied. The British 11th Brigade moves east from Algiers and the harbor at Bougie is taken in a landing by the 36th Brigade. Unfortunately, these forward forces have little or no air cover and the Luftwaffe begins sinking ships carrying important equipment. The Germans have now amassed 1000 troops in Tunisia.

From Berlin… Hitler orders German troops to advance into Vichy France.

In North Africa… Units of the British 8th Army reach Halfaya Pass. They cross into Libya and capture Bardia without opposition. The advance of the New Zealand Division is halted on the Egyptian border for reorganization.

In the Indian Ocean… A notable mismatched sea battle takes place when two Japanese merchant raiders attack the Indian minesweeper Bengal and the tanker Ondina. The Bengal armed with only one 3 inch gun, sinks the Hokoku Maru and drives the other ship, Aikoku Maru off. Both Japanese ships are armed with six 6 inch guns.

In New Guinea… The Australians face heavy fighting around Gorari.