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Mitchell's Birth
The birth of Billy Mitchell took place in Nice, France, on December 29, 1879. -
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Mitchell's Life
The death of Billy Mitchell took place in New York City, New York on February 19, 1936. -
Billy Mitchell Enlists
Billy Mitchell first enlisted in the Army at 18 years old to fight the Spanish American War. He quickly gained a commision due to his father's (The Senator's) influence, and he joined the U.S Army Signal Corps. -
Billy Mitchell Gets Married
In 1903, Billy Mitchell married Caroline Stoddard, a member of a promininet Rochester, New York family. -
Mitchell's First Statement
In 1906, during his duty at Leavenworth, he published an article into the "Cavalry Journal" stating "Conflicts, no doubt, will be carried on in the future in the air, on the surface of the earth, and water, and under the earth and water." This was the true beginning to his later opinions and legacy. -
WWI Starts
The start of WWI was near the end of July of 1914. -
America Declared War
When America declared war, Mitchell decided to take an intensive course in aeronautics taght by the top Allied airmen, The course converted Billy even further into a theory of airpower still greatly unappreciated by the United States. -
WWI Ends
The end of World War 1 is Novemeber 1918. -
Mitchell Sinks the Unsinkable
The morning of July 21, 1921, in a test bombing of German warships, Mitchell tried to prove his point on airpower by sinking the "Unsinkable" battleship (Ostfriesland). -
Billy Mitchell is Court-Martialed
Billy Mitchell was court-martialed for insubordination of his superiors after he charged the government with "neglecting the National defense". -
Mitchell Resigns
Billy Mitchell retires from the army, yet his influence lives on. -
Mitchell's Death
The death of Billy Mitchell took place in New York City, New York on February 19, 1936.