On the Eastern Front… The battle for Sevastopol continues as Soviet ships bombard the city. Elsewhere, Soviet advances end as the forces reach their logistical limits.

In the Indian Ocean… The British Eastern Fleet (Admiral Somerville) is reinforced with the USS Saratoga. The carrier aircraft attack Japanese positions at Sabang and nearby airfields. One plane is lost and 27 Japanese planes are claimed to have been shot down.

Over Occupied Europe… The RAF drops mines in the Danube River.

In Washington… The House of Representatives approves an extension of Lend-Lease legislation.