20th U-boat Flotilla
| 20. Unterseebootsflottille | |
|---|---|
| Active | June 1943–February 1945 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Kriegsmarine |
| Type | U-boat flotilla |
| Garrison/HQ | Pillau |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Korvkpt. Ernst Mengersen |
Military unit
20th U-boat Flotilla ("20. Unterseebootsflottille") was a training flotilla ("Ausbildungsflottille ") of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.
The flotilla was formed in Pillau, in June 1943 under the command of Korvettenkapitän Ernst Mengersen, and specialised in tactical training (Vortaktische Ausbildung). It was disbanded in February 1945.[1]
References
- ^ "uboat.net - Boats - Flotillas - 20th Flotilla". uboat.net. Archived from the original on 17 February 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2010.
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