Reichsmarschall
highest military rank in the German Wehrmacht / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reichsmarschall, Marshal of the Reich (literal translation: Empire or Realm), was the highest rank in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II.[1]
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Reichsmarschall | |
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Country | Nazi Germany |
Rank | Six-star (unofficial) |
NATO rank | OF-11 |
Non-NATO rank | O-12 |
Formation | 12th century (historical) 19 July 1940 |
Abolished | 1945 |
Next higher rank | None |
Next lower rank | Generalfeldmarschall Großadmiral |
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