Taylor, Melzer, Brown, and Trapp. A lead class battleship entering service in the spring of 1918, the USS New Mexico ran neutrality patrols in the Atlantic in the early years of World War II, going on to serve admirably in the Pacific. This Images of America title, featuring more than 200 photographs, examines the six battle star-winning warship including its inner workings, shipboard life, and role in the war — as well as featuring a look at battleship evolution in general. 128 pages, 204 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.