Comsubflot 8, Naples, Italy

Comsubflot 8, officially known as the 8th Submarine Squadron, was a notable unit of the Italian Navy (Regia Marina) during World War II, based in Naples, Italy. Established in the late 1930s, the squadron was tasked with patrolling the Mediterranean Sea, conducting reconnaissance missions, and engaging Allied shipping. Comsubflot 8 played a significant role during the early years of the conflict, participating in major naval operations such as the Battle of the Mediterranean. Despite facing increasing Allied anti-submarine efforts, the squadron contributed to Italian naval strategy until the 1943 armistice, after which surviving vessels were either scuttled or surrendered.