In the operation torch what was us strategy?

Operation Torch, launched in November 1942, was the Allied invasion of North Africa during World War II. The U.S. strategy aimed to establish a foothold in North Africa to reduce Axis control, improve supply lines, and prepare for future operations in Europe. By collaborating with British forces, the U.S. sought to engage German and Italian troops in North Africa, ultimately leading to the liberation of the region and setting the stage for an invasion of Italy. This operation marked the first significant American military engagement in the European theater.