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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
USA
USA Russia
Colonel Polkovnik
Lieutenant Colonel Podpolkovnik
Major ·
Captain Rotmistre (Cavalry)

Kapitan
1st Lieutenant Poruchik
2nd Lieutenant Cornet (Cavalry)

Podporuchik
· Podpraporshik
· Wachtmistre (Cavalry)
Sergeant ·
Corporal ·
Private 1st Class Gefreiter
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
USA Russia
Lieutenant ·
Ensign Michman
Chief Petty Officer ·
Petty Officer ·
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