RANK DESIGNATIONS OF GERMAN GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICERS
| Army and Air Force | ||
|---|---|---|
| German designation | United States Army and Air Force equivalent | |
| Generalfeldmarschall | General of the Army and General of the Air Force. | |
| Generaloberst | General. | |
| General der Infanterie, der Artillerie, der Flieger, etc. | Lieutenant General. | |
| Generalleutnant | Major General. | |
| Generalmajor | Brigadier General. | |
| Navy | ||
| Grossadmiral or Generaladmiral | Admiral of the Fleet. | |
| Admiral | Admiral. | |
| Vizeadmiral | Vice Admiral. | |
| Konteradmiral | Rear Admiral. | |
| Kommodore | Commodore. | |