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Field Marshal (Denmark)
Field marshal (; ) was the highest rank of the Royal Danish Army until its abolition in 1842. History The origins of the rank can be traced back to the creation of the rank of field lord () and field colonel (, ). These ranks were based on German origins. Initially, there were two ranks: was the highest cavalry commander, and was the highest commander of the infantry. These were later merged to a single rank called . On 25 May 1671, the ranks were codified, by Christian V of Denmark, King Christian V, with the publication of the Danish order of precedence. Here General field marshal () was the highest rank, with placed just below, and Quartermaster general below that. List of field marshals See also * Marshal of the Realm (Denmark) * Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Army References Citations Sources * * * * {{cite book , last1=Hedegaard , first1=E. O. A. , title=Den militære feltmarskalstavs historie: En våben- og krigshistorisk studie , trans-title=The Histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Officer
A general officer is an Officer (armed forces), officer of high rank in the army, armies, and in some nations' air force, air and space forces, marines or naval infantry. In some usages, the term "general officer" refers to a rank above colonel."general, adj. and n.". OED Online. March 2021. Oxford University Press. https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/77489?rskey=dCKrg4&result=1 (accessed May 11, 2021) The adjective ''general'' had been affixed to officer designations since the late medieval period to indicate relative superiority or an extended jurisdiction. French Revolutionary system Arab system Other variations Other nomenclatures for general officers include the titles and ranks: * Adjutant general * Commandant-General, Commandant-general * Inspector general * General-in-chief * General of the Air Force (USAF only) * General of the Armies, General of the Armies of the United States (of America), a title created for General John J. Pershing, and subsequently grante ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
