USS Borie vs. U-405: One of WWII’s Most Brutal Naval Battles

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There are a lot of ways to destroy a submarine. Throwing knives and flare guns aren’t on the list, but that didn’t stop the crew of one enterprising destroyer from turning a battle on the high seas into something more like a barroom brawl.

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Further Reading:

“The USS Borie’s insane battle with a German submarine led to its own destruction.” Wearethe Mighty.com. December 20, 2022.

Ryan, Craig. “USS Borie Vs U-405 – One of the Craziest Battles of WWII.” NavalHistoria.com. March 4, 2024.

Simkin, Howard R. “The Borie’s Duel to the Death.” US Naval Institute. Volume 33 No.1. February 2019.

Ruiz, Stephen. “That Time a Navy Destroyer Landed Atop a German Sub in WWII.” Military.com. December 12, 2023.


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