In the Philippines… Japanese attacks on Kilay Ridge, on Leyte, continue. American forces successfully counterattack. At sea, the battleship USS Maryland and 2 destroyers are seriously damaged by Kamikaze attacks.

In the North Pacific… The American submarine Archerfish sinks the carrier Shinano in waters off Honshu.

On the Western Front… Heavy fighting is reported by US 9th, 1st and 3rd Armies.

In Albania… German forces withdraw from Scutari. Army Group E (Lohr) is attempting to form a defensive line along the Drina River and then Drava River in its continuing withdrawal.