On the Western Front… German resistance at Breskens is eliminated by forces of Canadian 1st Army. On Walcheren, British and Canadian forces achieve limited advances. Polish 1st Division and Canadian 4th Armored Division also record limited advances. The US 1st Army captures Schmidt, near Aachen.

From London… Lieutenant General McCreery is appointed to command British 8th Army in Italy. He replaces Lt. Gen. Leese.