In Italy… On the Salerno beachhead, British and American forces of the US 5th Army fail to make significant progress against German resistance. German aircraft bomb the beachhead throughout the day despite the presence of Allied air forces. The cruiser Savannah is damaged by a German glider bomb. Meanwhile, troops of the British 1st Airborne Division capture Brindisi without opposition. To the south, the British 8th Army takes Catanzaro and advances toward Crotone.

In the Mediterranean… The Italian garrison on Rhodes surrenders to German forces on the island.

In the Solomon Islands… The US 27th Infantry Regiment lands on Arundel, reinforcing American forces.

In New Guinea… The Japanese garrison of Salamaua withdraws. Australian forces capture the airfield and enter the town.