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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
USA Austro-Hungarian Empire
Colonel Oberst
Lieutenant Colonel Oberstleutnant
Major Major
Captain Esaul (Cavalry)

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