In Italy… The forces of US 5th Army continue their offensive. The Free French Corps captures Colle Belvedere and advance toward Monte Abate. The US 2nd Corps establishes a bridgehead over the Rapido River.

On the Eastern Front… Near Leningrad, Soviet forces capture the town of Krasnogvardeisk during the early morning.

In the Bismark Archipelago… On New Britain, there is a heavy bombing raid on the Japanese base at Rabaul, by US aircraft. Many Japanese planes are claimed to be shot down.