On the Western Front... Allied forces cross the Belgian-Dutch border north of Antwerp. During the night (October 5-6), an attempted German raid off the coast of the Scheldt, using mini-submarines results in a loss of 36 of the attacking boats.

On the Eastern Front... In the Baltic, Soviet forces land on Saaremaa Island. German forces withdraw, under pressure, toward the Syrve peninsula. Meanwhile, Soviet forces continue their advance in the Baltic states. German Army Group North is under pressure by Soviet forces approaching Riga.

Over Germany... RAF Lancaster bombers fire bomb Saarbrucken.

From Berlin... The minimum age for conscription for military service is lowered to 16 years of age. In addition, all hospitals are placed under military control.

In Greece... Allied forces occupy Patras.