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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
Russia
USA
USA Italy
Colonel Colonnello
Lieutenant Colonel Tenente Colonnello
Major Maggiore
Captain Capitano
1st Lieutenant Tenente
2nd Lieutenant Sottotenente
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· Sergente Maggiore
Sergeant Sergente
Corporal Brigadiere (Carabinieri)

Caporale
Private 1st Class ·
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
USA Italy
Lieutenant Tenente di Vascello
Ensign Sottotenente di Vascello
Chief Petty Officer ·
Petty Officer ·
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