In Tunisia... An Axis attack, with air support, on the Free French outpost at Ksar Rhilane, southeast of Mareth is defeated by Leclerc's troops.

In Burma... The Chindits are now operating in several columns. They cross the Irrawaddy River in two places, at Tagaung and Tigyaing farther north.

From Washington... Chennault is promoted and his command in China is to be enlarged and named the 14th Air Force.