In Italy… The forces of the New Zealand Corps (part of US 5th Army) makes a final attack on German-held Cassino. It fails. General Freyberg, commanding the corps, then calls off the attack. Allied troops are withdrawn from the most advance positions and the remainder consolidate recent agains.

On the Eastern Front… The forces of 2nd Ukrainian Front (Konev) secure Pervomaysk, southeast of Uman.

From Berlin… The formation of a new Hungarian government is announced. It will be led by Field Marshal Szotjay.

In the Atlantic… Admiral Doenitz orders all U-boats to disperse from groups and work singly. This decision represents the final victory of the Allied escort forces over the German U-boats. The Germans have decided to give up on convoy attacks until new U-boat designs become available.