As part of the North African Campaign, and Operation Torch the 17th took part in landing French North Africa's Algeria and Morocco.
The major task in North Africa was landing clear and mine removal.
 17th landing were early morning on 8 November 1942.
In Morocco the landing was in Safi as part of Operation Blackstone.
As part of the North African Campaign, and Operation Torch the 17th took part in landing French North Africa's Algeria and Morocco. The major task in North Africa was landing clear and mine removal.  17th landing were early morning on 8 November 1942. In Morocco the landing was in Safi as part of Operation Blackstone.
17th Armored Engineer Battalion