On the Eastern Front… The Volga freezes enabling the Soviets to easily send supplies to the 62nd Army at Stalingrad. German General Hoth's attacks toward the city still making progress. His leading tank units have now reached the Aksai River.

In North Africa… Rommel leaves a rearguard to cove his main forces while they consolidate at Buerat.

In Tunisia… Heavy US air attacks continue on Tunis and Gabes and other German air bases.