Battle of the Atlantic

The British light cruiser Dunedin captures the Vichy French steamer Ville de Rouen (5383t) east of Natal. The ship is taken to East London, South Africa arriving on 4 August.

Eastern Front

Exhausted by their ceaseless drive, the German forces come to a temporary halt in their Russian offensive. The Germans have advanced to Lake Ilmen in the north, more than 400 miles from their starting point. After a month of the offensive the Germans and their Axis Allies have conquered 720,000 square miles of Russian territory.

There are more heavy night attacks on Moscow.

After protracted fighting, the 11th and 21st Infantry Divisions overcome elements of the 27th and 11th Armies attacking near Soltsy, capturing the town after a bloody battle.

The Stavka orders the 6th and 12th Armies to attack east to link up with the 26th Army.

Mediterranean

Part of the Substance convoy is located by Italian planes but the Italian fleet stays in port, expecting only a repeat of the previous carrier operations to fly planes to Malta.

Marmon-Herrington Armored Cars in Aleppo 22 July 1941