Military rank is a symbol of a soldier's identity and status, a manifestation of a soldier's honor and responsibility, and a soldier's dream and goal. Different countries have different military rank systems, and different military ranks have different meanings and functions. So, what is the highest military rank in each country at present? Let's find out.
marshal
Marshal, the oldest highest military rank, first appeared in ancient Rome and means "lord of horses". Later, the marshal became the supreme commander of the armies of the countries of Europe, with the highest military power and the highest honors. Historically, many famous military strategists have been awarded the title of marshal, such as Napoleon, Washington, Stalin, Roosevelt, etc.
Napoleon
However, with the change of times, the rank of marshal gradually lost its practical meaning, and only the symbolic meaning remained. At present, there are other countries that retain the rank of marshal, but it is generally awarded to the head of state or retired military leaders, such as Kim Jong-un and Marshal of North Korea
Elizabeth II of Great Britain,
King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand,
Muammar Gaddafi in Libya,
Sadat in Egypt, etc.
Marshal, is an honorable military rank, but also a heavy military rank. It represents a country's military strength and international status, as well as a country's history and culture. It is the ultimate dream of a soldier and the ultimate responsibility of a soldier.
general
General, a relatively new highest military rank, was first established by the Soviet Red Army in 1935 and means "great general". Later, the mainland also established the rank of general in 1955, as the highest military rank in the mainland army, and awarded some outstanding military leaders, such as Peng Dehuai, Lin Biao, Chen Yi, Nie Rongzhen, etc.
However, with the reform and development of the mainland army, the rank of general was gradually abolished and replaced by the rank of general. At present, there are some countries that continue to use the rank of general, such as Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc. In general, the rank of senior officer is awarded to the Minister of Defense, Chief of the General Staff, Commander of Military District, etc.
General, is a majestic military rank, but it is also a difficult military rank. It represents the supreme command and highest honor of an army, as well as the strategic planning and guidance of an army. It is the highest goal of a military man, and the highest challenge of a military man.
Four-star general
Four-star general, a unique highest military rank, practiced only by the U.S. military, means "four-star general". The ranks of the U.S. military are divided into five grades, ranging from one star to five stars, corresponding to brigadier general, major general, lieutenant general, general, and five-star general. Among them, the five-star general is a special military rank that is only awarded in times of war, such as MacArthur, Eisenhower, Bradley, etc. during World War II. In peacetime, the highest rank in the U.S. military is a four-star general.
At present, there are 40 four-star generals in the United States, belonging to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force. In general, a four-star general is a military rank awarded to senior officers such as commanders of all services, chiefs of joint staff, theater commanders, etc.
Four-star general is a noble military rank, but it is also a dangerous military rank. It represents the size and strength of the U.S. military, as well as U.S. military influence in the world. It is the highest glory of a military man, and the highest risk of a military man.
admiral
General is a universal highest military rank, and most countries have established this military rank, which means "the highest general". Admiral is a universal military rank that is not restricted by country, region, or branch of the military, and can be used in different languages and cultures. For example, the generals of China, the generals of Germany, the generals of France, the generals of Japan, etc., are all of the same rank.
At present, the highest rank in the armies of most countries in the world is general, such as China, Germany, France, Japan, India, Brazil, etc. Generally speaking, generals confer the rank of senior general in the active army, which is relatively small, for example, there are only 10 generals in China.
Admiral is a glorious rank, but it is also a responsible rank. It represents the highest leadership of the army, as well as the strategic planning and guidance of the army. It is the highest dream of a soldier and the highest mission of a soldier.