Air Operations, Europe

A 4000-lb (2800 kg) bomb, called a 'Cookie', is first used against a German target during a night raid on Emden.

Battle of the Atlantic

U-46 sinks the Swedish tanker Castor (8714t) 430 miles east-southwest of Cape Farewell with the loss of 15 of her crew. 21 survivors are picked up by the British steamer Otaio.

The Blitz

Hull is hit with a raid that hits buildings all over the city. About 200 casualties result.

Mediterranean

• The British cruiser Bonaventure is sunk by a torpedo-boat attack or the Italian submarine Ambra off Sollum in the Eastern Mediterranean.
• The Yugoslavian steamer Una (1397t) is seized by Italian authorities upon arrival at Genoa.
• The Italian submarine Pier Capponi is sunk by the British submarine Rorqual south of Stromboli.

Afrika Korps On The Move

North Africa

Rommel's forces attack the positions of infantry units from the British 2nd Arm Div at Mersa Brega. A fierce battle develops, in which the British come off worse but are able to halt the German advance for the moment. The British are forced to abandon 50 armored cars and 30 light tanks. The few tanks with 2nd Arm Div do not join the battle.

United States, Politics

The US receives and rejects German and Italian protest notes against seizures of ships.