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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.
 
Belgium
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
USA
Germany Austro-Hungarian Empire
Oberst Oberst
Oberstleutnant Oberstleutnant
Major Major
Rittmeister (Cavalry)

Hauptmann
Esaul (Cavalry)

Hauptmann
Oberleutnant Oberleutnant
Leutnant Leutnant
Offizierstellvertreter Fahnrich
Vizefeldwebel Feldwebel
Feldwebel Zugsführer
Unteroffizier Korporal
Gefreiter Gefreiter
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
USA
Germany Austro-Hungarian Empire
Oberleutnant zur See Linienschiffsleutnant
Leutnant zur See Fähnrich
Oberflugmeister ·
Vizeflugmeister ·
Flugmeister ·
Oberflugmaat ·
Flugmaat ·
 
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