In New Britain… The Japanese base at Rabaul is attacked by bombers from Guadalcanal.

In North Africa… Libya, The Axis garrison of Sirte withdraws.

In Tunisia… German forces retake Longstop Hill.

In Burma…Patrols from the 123rd Brigade reach Rathedaung and report that the Japanese have evacuated. This is not the case and actually Japanese reinforcements are on the way.