The USS Defiance (PG-95) was a gunboat of the United States Navy that served during World War II. It was originally built for the Brazilian Navy in 1938 as the Javari-class gunboat Javari, but was acquired by the United States in 1940. The ship was commissioned as USS Defiance in 1941 and was primarily used for convoy escort duties in the Atlantic. The vessel was armed with a variety of guns and depth charges for anti-submarine warfare. During its service, the USS Defiance was involved in several engagements with German U-boats, including the sinking of U-107 in 1942. The ship also participated in the invasion of North Africa in 1942 and supported the Allied forces during the Sicily and Salerno landings in 1943. After the war, the USS Defiance was decommissioned in 1946 and sold to Peru in 1947, where it served as BAP Almirante Guise. The ship continued its service in the Peruvian Navy until it was decommissioned and scrapped in the 1960s. Overall, the USS Defiance played a significant role in the Allied efforts during World War II, particularly in anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort missions in the Atlantic theater. Its service history highlights the important role of gunboats in naval operations during the war.

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