On the Eastern Front... Soviet forces enter Rzhev after the defending German forces withdraw. The Red Army also captures Lgov on the Seim River, west of Kursk. Meanwhile, Manstein's counteroffensive to the south has eliminated Soviet forces from the west bank of the Donets River, south of Zmiyev. Soviet casualties are estimated at 20,000 dead and 9000 taken prisoner. The lack of prisoners resulting from the encirclement suggests the German forces no longer have the resources necessary to prevent trapped Soviet troops from escaping.

In Tunisia... British forces skirmish with 15th Panzer Division at Medenine during reconnaissance patrols. 

In Burma... The southern Chindit group cuts the Mandalay-Myitkyina railroad line, north of Kyaikthin.

In the Bismark Sea... The Japanese convoy carrying the troops of the 51st Division, is heavily attacked by Allied aircraft from the 5th Air Force.