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'''Field marshal''', '''general of the army''', and similar titles are the highest rank in Army service; they are rarely granted in industrialized countries other than during major wars. The rank is sometimes self-awarded by dictators of small countries. | '''Field marshal''', '''general of the army''', and similar titles are the highest rank in Army service; they are rarely granted in industrialized countries other than during major wars. The rank is sometimes self-awarded by dictators of small countries. | ||
The term '''generalissimo''' is sometimes used to designate the commander-in-chief of a national military; the implication is that such a person exercises direct command and control, rather than being civilian head of government. | |||
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Field marshal, general of the army, and similar titles are the highest rank in Army service; they are rarely granted in industrialized countries other than during major wars. The rank is sometimes self-awarded by dictators of small countries.
The term generalissimo is sometimes used to designate the commander-in-chief of a national military; the implication is that such a person exercises direct command and control, rather than being civilian head of government.