17th Army (German Empire)

The 17th Army (German: 17. Armee / Armeeoberkommando 17 / A.O.K. 17) was an army-level command of the German Army in World War I. It was formed in France on 1 February 1918 from the former 14th Army command. It served exclusively on the Western Front and was dissolved on 19 January 1919.

17. Armee
17th Army
Flag of the staff of an Armee Oberkommando (1871–1918)
Active1 February 1918 – 19 January 1919
Country German Empire
TypeArmy
EngagementsWorld War I
Narew Offensive
Spring Offensive
Operation Michael
Insignia
AbbreviationA.O.K. 17
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