The Blitz

There is a heavy night raid on London and the Home Counties by 330 aircraft. 380 tons of high explosives and 30,000 incendiaries are dropped. The main targets include the city center and Whitehall. Destruction is widespread including a number of factories, the civic center at Dagenhall and several railway lines. There are about 300 casualties.

Germany, Planning

The German High Command completes its plans for Operation BARBAROSSA, the projected invasion of Russia.

Occupied France

Gen de Gaulle broadcasts to France. Free French Forces now number 35,000 trained troops and 1,000 airmen.