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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
Italy
Russia
USA
Russia Great Britain
Polkovnik Colonel
Podpolkovnik Lieutenant Colonel
· Major
Rotmistre (Cavalry)

Kapitan
Captain
Poruchik Lieutenant
Cornet (Cavalry)

Podporuchik
2nd Lieutenant
Podpraporshik Warrant Officer
Wachtmistre (Cavalry) Sergeant Major
· Sergeant
· Corporal
Gefreiter Lance Corporal
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
USA
Russia Great Britain
· Lieutenant
Michman Sub-Lieutenant
· Naval Aviation Senior NCO
· Naval Aviation Junior NCO
· Naval Aviation Airman
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