In Tunisia… Axis forces are now established in what will be their final defensive positions. They occupy the ring of hills around Bizerta and Tunis from about Cape Serrat to Enfidaville. British 8th Army units are moving up from the south to pressure Djebel Garci and Takrouna.

In New Guinea… A Japanese raid on Allied shipping in Milne Bay sinks two transports. This is the last of the series of attacks carried out in their air offensive. Japanese losses have been heavy.