Wednesday, November 17, 1943. Battle of Sattelberg commences.

The Battle of Sattelberg began on New Guinea, pitting Australian forces against the Japanese in the Huon Peninsula Campaign.

Australian Matilda tank in action, November 17, 1943.

The campaign would last through the 25th and result in 48 Australian soldiers killed to an unknown, but large number, of Japanese losses.

Sam Lacy of the African American newspaper The Chicago Defender met with Baseball Commissioner Landis to discuss integrating the major leagues.