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XII Squadriglia MAS
Formation of the Italian Royal Navy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The XIIª Squadriglia Squadriglia MAS (Mezzi d'Assalto) (Italian for "12th Assault Vessel Squadron") was a formation of the Italian Royal Navy (Regia Marina) which served on Lake Ladoga as part of the Axis siege of Leningrad during World War II.
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![]() The Italian torpedo boat MAS 528 on Lake Ladoga in the Summer 1942, during the Siege of Leningrad | |
Active | May 1942–October 1942 |
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Type | MAS flotilla |
Role | Anti-submarine warfare Commerce raiding Direct fire Fire support Maritime patrol Raiding Underwater warfare |
Size | Squadron |
Garrison/HQ | Sortanlahti |
Equipment | MAS boats |
Engagements | Siege of Leningrad |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Giuseppe Bianchini |
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