Field Marshal

A Field Marshal (sometimes incorrectly spelled Marshall) is a military officer of the highest rank, one step above a full General or Colonel General. It is of a comparable rank to the similar position of General of the Army. The rank of Marshal dates to the early Middle Ages, originally meaning the keeper of the King's horses (mare scalci) from the time of the early Frankish Kings.

Fictional Field Marshals

The rank of Surface Marshal is considered a science fiction equivalent to the present day rank of Field Marshal, and is found in several science fiction sources most notably Star Wars.

Related Topics:
Surface Marshal - Science fiction - Star Wars

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The rank of Grand Marshal is another title which has appeared in some science fiction sources and also rarely in the militaries of actual countries. The title of Grand Marshal may also be found in several fraternity organizations, normally held by the head member of the organization.

Related Topics:
Grand Marshal - Fraternity

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