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The tables below provide a comparison of military ranks of the aces, by nation and branch of service, during World War I. Select the nations you wish to compare by clicking the appropriate flags on either side of the table.
 
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
Austro-Hungarian Empire USA
Oberst Colonel
Oberstleutnant Lieutenant Colonel
Major Major
Esaul (Cavalry)

Hauptmann
Captain
Oberleutnant 1st Lieutenant
Leutnant 2nd Lieutenant
Fahnrich ·
Feldwebel ·
Zugsführer Sergeant
Korporal Corporal
Gefreiter Private 1st Class
Belgium
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
USA
Austro-Hungarian Empire USA
Linienschiffsleutnant Lieutenant
Fähnrich Ensign
· Chief Petty Officer
· Petty Officer
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