William Mitchell: References & Edit History
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Books that focus on Mitchell’s trial include Douglas C. Waller, A Question of Loyalty: Gen. Billy Mitchell and the Court-Martial That Gripped the Nation (2004); and Burke Davis, The Billy Mitchell Affair (1967). Accounts of Mitchell’s life and career include Alfred F. Hurley, Billy Mitchell: Crusader for Air Power (1964, rev. ed. 1975), focusing on his war experiences and military doctrine; Isaac Don Levine, Mitchell: Pioneer of Air Power (1943, reissued 1972), including a list of his writings; and Ruth Mitchell, My Brother Bill (1953), using extracts from his unpublished writings.
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
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| Anniversary information added. | Feb 15, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Dec 25, 2025 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Mar 27, 2024 | ||
| Modified link of Web site: HistoryNet - William 'Billy' Mitchell: Air Power Visionary. | Jan 27, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Aviation Hall of Fame - Biography of William Mitchell. | Jul 24, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: United States History - Biography of Billy Mitchell. | Jul 24, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Park Service - Biography of General William "Billy" Mitchell. | Jul 24, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Spartacus Educational - Biography of William Mitchell. | Jul 24, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: HistoryNet - William 'Billy' Mitchell: Air Power Visionary. | Jul 24, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Naval History and Heritage Command - Biography of General William Mitchell. | Jul 24, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: United States Air Force - Biography of General William "Billy" Mitchell. | Jul 24, 2013 | ||
| Article thoroughly revised. | Mar 15, 2011 | ||
| Bibliography thoroughly revised. | Mar 15, 2011 | ||
| Added new Web site: First World War.com - Biography of William Mitchell. | Nov 05, 2007 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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