Hitler flew to Erich Von Manstein's headquarters in Zaporizhia intending to dismiss him as Von Manstein had suggested that he be appointed overall chief of staff. While there, he became engrossed with the situation facing Army Group South and did not do so, but, after two days, agreed to allow Manstein to take troops from Army Group A for an offensive aimed at Kharkov.
The Afrika Korps won the Tunisian battle of Sidi Bou Zid.
Joe DiMaggio enlisted in the U.S. Army. During his wartime service, he played baseball for the Seventh Air Force. A request for a combat assignment would be refused.
