Decima Flottiglia MAS
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Motto | "Memento Audere Semper " (Remember to risk always) |
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Founded | March 1941 |
Equipment | SLC "Maiale" torpedoes; MTM "Barchini" motor assault boats |
Engagements | Gibraltar |
Algiers | |
Souda Bay | |
Notable commanders | Junio Valerio Borghese |
Vittorio Moccagatta | |
Ernesto Forza | |
Decorations | Gold Medal of Military Valour |
Silver Medal of Military Valor | |
Bronze Medal of Military Valor | |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1227803 |
About Decima Flottiglia MAS
The Decima Flottiglia MAS was an Italian commando frogman unit of the Regia Marina created during the Fascist regime. The acronym MAS also refers to various light torpedo boats used by the Regia Marina during World War I and World War II.