22 December

Western Front

 * Battle of Givenchy begins to die down; British positions held.
 * French make progress towards Noyon.

Eastern Front

 * Fresh sortie from Przemysl repulsed by Russians.

Naval and Overseas Operations

 * Raid by rebels under Lt-Col. Maritz; loyal Boers defeated.

Political

 * France: Meeting of the Chambers; M. René Viviani makes statement concerning the war.
 * Great Britain: Admiral Sir G. A. Callaghan appointed to the Nore.