8th Submarine Squadron (Imperial Japanese Navy)
The 8th Submarine Squadron of the Imperial Japanese Navy was based at Swettenham Pier, Penang, Malaya, until late 1944 during World War II. Its mission was to disrupt Allied supply lines in aid of Nazi Germany.
| 8th Submarine Squadron | |
|---|---|
Japanese submarine I-10 at Penang in 1942 | |
| Active | 10 March 1942 – 20 February 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Type | Submarine squadron |
| Size | Squadron |
| Part of | 6th Fleet |
| Garrison/HQ | Penang, Malaysia |
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