In the Arctic… The Battle of the Barents Sea. The Admiral Hipper and Lutzow approach the convoy independently. The British convoy escort, under Captain Sherbrooke use smoke screens and the threat of torpedo attack to keep the German vessels at an ineffective distance. One British destroyer is sunk and one is severely damaged. Admiral Burnett's cruisers intervene during the third interception attempt by the German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper, damaging the ship and sinking a German destroyer. The German force then withdraws. They have been hampered by instructions to not risk serious damage to their ships and have consequently lacked initiative.

On the Eastern Front… Troops of the Soviet 5th Shock Army, driving southwest from Nizhne Chirskaya, push the Germans from Tormosin. Army Detachment Hollidt, covering this frontage, is incapable of halting such attacks.

In Tokyo… The Japanese High Command decides to evacuate Guadalcanal in the Soloman Islands.

In North Africa… A Free French force under General Leclerc advances from Chad into the South Fezzan in Libya. They intend to continue pushing north to link up with the British 8th Army.