On the Western Front… After a heavy bomber raid by the RAF, elements of British 1st Corps (part of Canadian 1st Army) launch an assault on the German garrison cut-off in Le Harve. Forces of British 2nd Army enter Holland near Bourg Leopold and establish a bridgehead over the Meuse-Escaut canal. Leading elements of US 1st Army reach Germany north of Trier where Malmedy is occupied.

In Southern France… Lead forces of US 7th Army capture Dijon and link up with elements of French 2nd Armored Division (part of US 3rd Army) near Sombernon.

In Italy… In the west, forces of US 5th Army continue to advance. To the east, South African elements of British 13th Corps (part of British 8th Army) capture Pistoia.

In Canada… The Octagon Conference begins. Churchill and Roosevelt and their staffs meet in Quebec to discuss strategy.