I learned to fly on Tiger Moths circa 1951. Three point landings were taught. Wheeler landings were to be avoided due possibility of prop strike. The Dakota (DC3) is a different matter altogether. A light Dakota has a very forward centre-of-gravity and if one attempted a three-pointer and hit slightly tail-wheel first, the aircraft could often head for the woods. One had to be extremely skilful (and lucky) to consistently three-point a Dakota. It really wasn't worth the risk and so tail-down wheelers were the safest. Besides, you got better braking due immediate weight on the wheels, whereas in three points, there was a tendency to skid when brakes applied.
The Lincoln was easy to three-point and that was the normal technique. The exception was the Australian built Lincoln Mk 31 Long Nose version, where a wheeler was necessary at night due loss of forward vision due to the long nose. Mustangs were always three-pointers. Again, due to worry about a prop strike if the tail was too high on a wheeler.