Italian M.T.R. (Motoscafo Turismo Ridotto) explosive motorboats near Innsbruck, Austria 8th of May 1945
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After Italy signed an armistice with the Allies, the Italian Social Republic, a fascist puppet state in northern Italy which remained part of the Axis, continued to build and use MTRs.
During the last days of the war in Europe, on 16 April 1945, one MTR hit and heavily damaged the French destroyer Trombe off Liguria.
During the last days of the war in Europe, on 16 April 1945, one MTR hit and heavily damaged the French destroyer Trombe off Liguria.