In the Aleutian Islands... An American squadron under the command of Admiral McMorris bombards the Japanese held harbors on Attu Island.

From Moscow... The Soviet government breaks off diplomatic relations with the London based Polish government in exile because of the allegations concerning the Katyn massacre. 

In Tunisia... "Longstop" hill is captured by the British 5th Corps. The Churchill tanks used in the attack have proven useful in the hilly terrain.

From Washington... New plans are approved for the Solomon Islands operatoins (code named "Cartwheel"). Admiral Halsey's South Pacific Area forces are to advance through New Georgia and Bougainville. MacArthur's Southwest Pacific Area is to continue its advance northwest along the coast of New Guinea until he and Halsey can link up to isolate the Japanese bases at Rabaul and Kavieng.