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| # Not introduced until 1944 (the even higher-ranking Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union was established only in 1955). | # Not introduced until 1944 (the even higher-ranking Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union was established only in 1955). | ||
| # Captains in the cavalry and mounted transport corps were called ]. | # Captains in the cavalry and mounted transport corps were called ]. | ||
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# Actually a Kapitän zur See (Captain) acting in an admiral's capacity. This was a rarely used rank. Best-known holder was ], who from 28 January 1939 until 1 October 1939 was "Kapitän zur See und Kommodore" and Leader of U-Boats. | ||
| # Included ranks on WW2 period only. | # Included ranks on WW2 period only. | ||
| # Rank reintroduced in 1943. | # Rank reintroduced in 1943. | ||
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The following table shows comparative officer ranks of major Allied and Axis powers during World War II. For modern ranks refer to Comparative military ranks.
Major participants not shown:
- China (on side of Allies)
- Free French (Allied force after fall of France)
- Italy (Axis power)
KEY:
- Navy
- Army
- Air Force
- Waffen/Allgemeine-SS ¹, Political staff (USSR) ²
- All Services
modern NATO equivalent |
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| UK, British Empire & Commonwealth |
United States | Soviet Union | German Third Reich | Empire of Japan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | Генерали́ссимус Сове́тского Сою́за (Generalissimo of the Soviet Union) | - | - |
| - | - | General of the Armies | Ма́ршал Сове́тского Сою́за (Marshal of the Soviet Union) | Reichsmarschall des Großdeutschen Reiches Oberster Führer der Schutzstaffel |
- |
| OF-10 | Admiral of the Fleet Field Marshal Marshal of the RAF |
Fleet Admiral General of the Army |
Адмирал флота (Admiral of the Fleet) Генерал армии (General of the Army) Армейский комиссар 1-го ранга (Army Comissar 1st rank) |
Großadmiral Generalfeldmarschall Generalfeldmarschall der Flieger Reichsführer-SS |
Gensui |
| OF-9 | Admiral General Air Chief Marshal |
Admiral General |
Адмира́л (Admiral) Генера́л-полко́вник (General-Colonel) Армейский комиссар 2-го ранга (Army Comissar 2nd rank) |
Generaladmiral Generaloberst Generaloberst Oberstgruppenführer |
Taishō |
| Admiral General General der Flieger Obergruppenführer | |||||
| OF-8 | Vice-Admiral Lieutenant-General Air Marshal |
Vice Admiral Lieutenant General |
Ви́це-адмира́л (Vice-Admiral) Генера́л-лейтена́нт (General-Leutenant) Корпусный комиссар (Corps Comissar) |
Vizeadmiral Generalleutnant Generalleutnant Gruppenführer |
Chūjū |
| OF-7 | Rear-Admiral Major-General Air Vice-Marshal |
Rear Admiral Major General |
Ко́нтр-адмира́л (Counter-Admiral) Генера́л-майо́р (General-Major) Дивизионный комиссар (Division Comissar) |
Konteradmiral Generalmajor Generalmajor Brigadeführer |
Shōshō |
| OF-6 | Commodore Brigadier Air Commodore |
Commodore Brigadier General |
- | Kommodore Oberführer |
- |
| OF-5 | Captain Colonel Group Captain |
Captain Colonel |
Капита́н 1-го ра́нга (Captain 1st rank) Полко́вник (Colonel) Полковой комиссар (Regiment Comissar) |
Kapitän zur See Oberst Oberst Standartenführer |
Daisa Taisa |
| OF-4 | Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Wing Commander |
Commander Lieutenant Colonel |
Капита́н 2-го ра́нга (Captain 2nd rank) Подполко́вник (Undercolonel) Батальонный комиссар (Batallion Comissar) |
Fregattenkapitän Oberstleutnant Oberstleutnant Obersturmbannführer |
Chūsa |
| OF-3 | Lieutenant-Commander Major Squadron Leader |
Lieutenant Commander Major |
Капита́н 3-го ра́нга (Captain 3rd rank) Майо́р (Major) Старший политрук (Senior Political Leader) |
Korvettenkapitän Major Major Sturmbannführer |
Shōsa |
| OF-2 | Lieutenant Captain Flight Lieutenant |
Lieutenant Captain |
Капита́н-лейтена́нт (Captain-Leutenant) Капита́н (Captain) Политрук (Political Leader) |
Kapitänleutnant Hauptmann/Rittmeister Hauptmann Hauptsturmführer |
Daii Taii |
| OF-1 | Sub-Lieutenant Lieutenant Flying Officer |
Lieutenant Junior Grade First Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт (Senior Leutenant) Ста́рший лейтена́нт (Senior Leutenant) Младший политрук (Junior Political Leader) |
Oberleutnant zur See Oberleutnant Oberleutnant Obersturmführer |
Chūi |
| Commissioned Warrant Officer Second Lieutenant Pilot Officer |
Ensign Second Lieutenant |
Лейтена́нт (Leutenant) Лейтена́нт (Leutenant) |
Leutnant zur See Leutnant Leutnant Untersturmführer |
Shōi | |
| Мла́дший лейтена́нт (Junior Leutenant) Мла́дший лейтена́нт (Junior Leutenant) |
Notes
- Generals in the Waffen-SS also held the army equivalent rank (e.g. SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS).
- Until 1942. In 1942 political ranks were converted to army ranks one grade lower.
- Not introduced until 1944 (the even higher-ranking Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union was established only in 1955).
- Captains in the cavalry and mounted transport corps were called Rittmeister.
- Actually a Kapitän zur See (Captain) acting in an admiral's capacity. This was a rarely used rank. Best-known holder was Karl Dönitz, who from 28 January 1939 until 1 October 1939 was "Kapitän zur See und Kommodore" and Leader of U-Boats.
- Included ranks on WW2 period only.
- Rank reintroduced in 1943.
- Full Generals in the army generally held the rank of their service branch, such as "General der Infanterie" or "General der Artillerie".
- See General of the Armies article.
- Gensui, although usually translated as Field Marshal/Grand Admiral, was actually an honorary title conferred by the Emperor and not a rank as such.
- From June 27, 1945
See also
- Comparative military ranks of World War I
- Comparative military ranks
- Ranks and insignia of the Schutzstaffel