The Italian torpedo boat MAS 528 on Lake Ladoga in the Summer 1942, during the Siege of Leningrad
Active
May 1942–October 1942
Country
Italy
Branch
Regia Marina
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
Military unit
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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