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Field marshals

Scope note

Commissioned officers of the highest rank in the armies of Great Britain, Germany, and some other countries, corresponding to generals in the United States Army. In present-day France and prior to the early 17th century in Great Britain, they ranked second highest, behind generals.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000236754

Broader Terms used

officers (military officers)

Term used for

marshals, field

Created

13yrs ago

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