Historical Biography - United States - 20th Century, World War II - War Narratives, United States - Naval History, United States - World War II Armed Forces, Naval Operations - World War II, World War II - Personal Narratives, 20th Century American Histor
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Overview
The mighty battle action fought between an American destroyer and a German U-boat north of the Azores Islands in late October 1943 has been called the most spectacular surface battle since the days of John Paul Jones. Robert A. Maher was a young sailor who served on the Navy destroyer USS Borie DD215 in that battle, and his personal account of the war culminates in this decisive battle. The book opens a window into the daily lives of Navy enlisted men and accurately reflects their attitudes both as raw recruits and as seasoned sailors at the end of the war.Editorials
Booknews
The book centers around Maher's personal account of the battle fought between the Navy destroyer USS and a German U-boat north of the Azores Islands in late October 1943 (portions appeared as a two-part article in 1993 issues of ). It is dedicated to 27 men who were lost after abandoning ship during heavy seas following the night action. Maher's photographs and colorful anecdotes provide a window into the daily lives of Navy enlisted men, and reflect their attitudes as raw recruits and as seasoned sailors. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
May 31, 1998
Publisher
Kent State University Press
Pages
228
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780873385831