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field marshal

NOUN
highest-ranking army officer
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And as a field marshal, he is allowed to take on additional duties even after his retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 20, 2025

But Aqil Shah, author and professor at Georgetown University, said the conflict "was dominated by air combat, not land-based operations" which are typically associated with field marshal honours.

From Barron's Nov. 14, 2025

In 1993, he was promoted to field marshal - the highest rank in the Army.

From BBC Apr. 14, 2024

Melissah Shishido, 60, a friend and fifth-grade teacher, emerged as field marshal for the operation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2023

“This is not peace,” declared French field marshal Ferdinand Foch.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman



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