RAF Bomber Command: 2 Group: In operations against 'squealers', short-wave radio equipped trawlers used as early warning stations by the Luftwaffe in the North Sea, 3 Blenheims of 21 Sqn. sink a trawler, but not before one aircraft had struck the ships mast and cartwheeled into the sea.

Westminster: Commenting on industrial unrest, Capt. J. Henderson Stewart MP, declared in questioning the Minister of Labour, Ernest Bevin:

"Today, when the flower of our land has been mowed down through lack of arms to defend themselves, arms factories at home are frequent scenes of deliberate slacking, deliberate idleness and shameless agitation for higher and higher wages for the same work done."

GERMANY: Gen. Eugen Meindl is awarded the Knight's Cross for his leadership in the opening phase of the battle for Crete and especially for the overall performance of his regiment in this campaign.

U-220, U-221, U-222 laid down.

U-406 launched.

FINLAND: In anticipation of Barbarossa, Finnish troops are withdrawn from the island of Morgonland, which they were using to observe Soviet naval traffic at the occupied port of Hanko, on the south-westerly tip of Finland, and the surrounding waters are mined by both sides. (Cris Wetton)

LIBYA: Operation Battleaxe: The British move south to the Sidi Omar area, where action continues throughout the morning. Two-pounder and Besa fire cause much damage among a large concentration of Germans, who later withdraw in a north-easterly direction.

The attack at Halfaya had not been as successful as had been hoped, and although Fort Capuzzo was taken at bayonet point by the infantry the Germans were reported to be forming for a strong counterattack.

The 15th Panzer counter-attacked around Capuzzo by night, while the 5th Light made a hook around the British left flank, with the aim of reaching the Halfaya Pass and cutting off both British divisions from supply or escape down the escarpment. The 4th Indian Division struggles to hold 15th Panzer. Halfaya remains in German hands.

7th Armoured Brigade was attacked by the 5th Light, which came swinging round the left flank of the division. By nightfall, 7th Armoured Brigade was down to just 25 tanks.

SYRIA: Further French attacks on Jezzine are repulsed by 25 Aust Bde. Before dawn a French mobile column of 7th Chasseurs d’Afrique, a company of Senegalese and some artillery under Col. Lecoulteux capture El Quneitra from 1st Bn Royal Fusiliers after an all-day fight, taking 470 prisoners. This cuts key roads behind 5 Ind Bde (Damascus) and 7 Aust Div (Merdjayoun). Despite this disaster in his rear, Brig Lloyd (5 Ind Bde) sends one Indian battalion to the Kuneitra road to cut off the French in turn, and aggressively continues his advance on Damascus. Alarmed by the general French counter-attack over the whole front, Generals Wilson and Lavarack throw in their few reserves. Leading elements of 16 Brit Brigade arriving from Egypt are diverted to Deraa; 2/3 MG Bn is sent to hold crossings on the Jordan; Brig Berryman (BGRA 1st Aust Corps) is placed in command of all troops around Merdjayoun. (Michael Alexander)

Bennett decided to advance down the hill against the French flank. Lieutenant Copp's platoon fixed bayonets and charged, then Marshall's platoon charged on his right, while Dwyer's men, farther to the right, established themselves overlooking the track along which the French would have to withdraw to Ferdisse. Copp's platoon advanced among the French with Tommy guns and bayonets, and the enemy ran. Buttrose's company joined in the chase, and his mortars and Dwyer's Bren gunners poured fire into the fugitives. More than fifty French troops were killed. Both companies then took up defensive positions on the high ground west of Rachaya until, about 5 p.m., orders came from Monaghan to withdraw to Bmeriq. They did so and took up positions there that night. Thirty-two French cavalry horses, fine Arab stallions, were captured in the fight at Rachaya. The battalion used them to mount its messengers and for officers' chargers . Finally these horses were handed over to the 6th Cavalry Regiment to mount a troop known as the "Kelly Gang".....  (Daniel Ross)(197)

During the campaign a RN cruiser and destroyer force, including HMAS Perth and HMS Leander, provide close support on the Army's flank. They also fight a series of actions with Vichy French warships as well as German aircraft. A number of destroyers are damaged, but a French destroyer and submarine are sunk.

JAPAN: Tokyo: The US government hands the Japanese a sharp diplomatic protest, stating that in 11th and 14th June, a twin-engined Japanese military aircraft had flown over Guam at very high altitude. The Japanese government denies all knowledge of this.

CANADA: Corvette HMCS Vancouver (ex-HMCS Kitchener) laid down Esquimalt, British Columbia.

U.S.A.: New York: The editorial for the New York Times reveals the disarray of Roosevelt">Roosevelt's defence program:

In the ninety days following passage of the act (Lend-Lease) the United States had sent to Britain, China and other nations fighting in defence of freedom less than $11,000,000, of newly produced supplies. And of this $8,000,000 represented agricultural products.

The U.S. State Department orders all German consular establishments be closed and all German consular officials, agents, clerks, and employees to leave the country. Also included in this order are German nationals connected with the German Library of Information in New York City, the German Railway and Tourist Agencies, and the Trans-Ocean New Service. The Germans are ordered out of the country by 10 July 1941. The reason given for this action is that these agencies "have been engaged in activities...of an improper and unwarranted character" and "wholly outside the scope of their legitimate duties."

Destroyers USS Gillespie and Gansevoort laid down.