On the Eastern Front... In Moscow it is announced that the 4th Ukrainian Front (Petrov) has entered Czechoslovakia. German forces from Greece and southern Yugoslavia are rapidly falling back to avoid being cut off by advancing Soviet forces.

In Germany... All able-bodies males between the ages of 16 and 60 are now liable for conscription into the Volkssturm (the home defense force).

In Greece... The Greek government in exile returns. British forces occupy Santorini and Scarpanto. The port of Patras becomes operational.

From Washington... General McClain takes command of the US 1st Army on the western front. He replaces General Corlett.

In the Philippines... The American escort carriers of TG77.4 concentrate air strikes on Leyte while the now 12 fleet carriers, in three groups from TF38, strike Luzon. 

In the Nicobar Islands... Elements of the British Eastern Fleet continue diversionary operations with further bombardment of the islands, causing more damage.