In the Mediterranean… On the island of Cos the Germans complete their operations and take 1400 British and 3150 Italians prisoner. Meanwhile, on the island of Corsica, Free French forces enter Bastia and complete their occupation.

In New Guinea… Australian forces capture Kumpu as they advance into the Ramu Valley from the Markham Valley.

In the Arctic… German shipping off the Norwegian coast, near Bodo, is attacked by aircraft from the USS Ranger, operating with the British Home Fleet. The battleships HMS Duke of York and HMS Anson provide support. Four German freighters are sunk and 7 badly damaged.

From London… Admiral Pound resigns his post as First Sea Lord because of ill health. His replacement is Admiral Andrew Cunningham. (Admiral Fraser decline the offer of this position.)

In the Solomon Islands… The Japanese complete the evacuation of Kolombangara. About 9400 men of General Sasaki's garrison force have been safely left the island on ships under the command of Admiral Ijuin. About 1000 men and a number of small boats have been lost to American interventions (primarily destroyers).

On the Eastern Front… Soviet forces continue the effort to establish bridgeheads over the Dniepr River.