World War One Diary for Monday, January 15, 1917:

Western Front

Britain: New French Western Front commander Nivelle in London until January 16 expands his plan and wins British cabinet support despite War Office misgivings.

Eastern Front

Russia: Royal Navy Armoured Car Unit awarded 46 Russian decorations.

Poltics

Italy: Government signs 1914 Anglo-French Naval Convention.

Britain: British War Cabinet confers with Haig and Nivelle until January 16.