In Italy… Elements of the US 5th Army take Casseta, south of Bologna.

On the Western Front… The Canadian 1st Army continues the battle of the Scheldt. Intense fighting is recorded on the island of Walcheren. Elements of the British 52nd Division capture Flushing. To the rear, on the English Channel coast, Zeebrugge and Heyst are cleared of German resistance. Meanwhile, British 7th Armored Division (an element of British 2nd Army) begins new attacks and achieves a limited advance. Forces of US 3rd Army launch a new attack as well.

Over Germany… During the day, the US 8th Air Force attacks the Leuna synthetic oil plant at Merseburg. The Americans claim 183 German fighters (including 4 jets) destroyed for the loss of 40 bombers and 28 fighters (including losses to antiaircraft defenses). During the night, Bomber Command attacks Dusseldorf with 992 bombers as well as sending smaller forces to strike other targets. A total of 20 planes are reported lost in all operations.

On the Eastern Front… The German 2nd Panzer Army consolidates its position along the Drina River to the west of Belgrade.

In Yugoslavia… Partisan forces capture Zadar in Croatia.

From Washington… President Roosevelt sends Donald M. Nelson, the former chief of the War Production Board, to reorganize Chinese war production.