BATTLESHIP TEXAS: Naval History Special Edition

U.S.S. Texas BB-35, a Dreadnought era battleship launched in May 1912, served the U.S. Navy for 34 years, including WW I and WW II. As Flagship of the Pacific Fleet in the early 1930's, Texas led fleet maneuvers as part of the U.S. Navy problem exercises. Decommissioned in 1948, Texas became a state memorial and was designated a National Historic Landmark. Well illus.