Sailors' Journey into War Author:Robert A. Maher, James E. Wise 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, and his personal account of the war culminat... more »es in this decisive battle.« less