Comparative officer ranks of World War II explained

The following table shows comparative officer ranks of World War II, with the ranks of Allied powers, the major Axis powers and various other countries and co-belligerents during World War II.

Table

The rank insignia of commissioned officers.

See also

• Comparative officer ranks of World War I
• Comparative ranks of Nazi Germany
• List of comparative military ranks

References

Citations

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Notes and References

1. Honorary ranks that can be reached achievements in battle.
2. Ranks that can be reached only during the wartime or mobilization.