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The five star rank was last used in World War 2, when it was necessary for theater commanders such as Dwight Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur to hold a rank that was at least equal or senior to general officers of other nations under their command. The title of the rank is General of the Army, but it is equivalent to Field Marshal in foreign services. John J. Pershing was eventually promoted to the rank during WW1, and five general officers held the rank during or after 1944 in WW2: George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry H. Arnold, and Omar Bradley who was promoted to five star rank as an honorarium in 1950.
In normal times (even during the current War on Terror) the highest rank a general officer may hold is four stars, usually called simply "general" or sometimes "full general." All general officers wear one or more stars, and all are addressed simply as "General" as a mark of respect.
We have even had a couple of six star Generals of the Armies (plural), but this rank was strictly an honorarium and has been held by only two men in history: John J. Pershing after WW1, and George Washington long after his death.
A sidebar: While not a five-star rank, Ulysses Simpson Grant in 1866 was awarded the special four star rank of General of the Army of The United States at a time when the highest rank in the army was Lieutenant General (three stars).
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In the history of US army how many 5 star generals have there been?
Not counting George Washington, (since congress had not created the office of General at that time) there have been a total of five (5) US Army Five-Star Generals. George Marshall (1944) Douglas MacArthur (1944) Dwight D Eisenhower (1944) Henry Arnold (1944) (Although he later became an Air Force General) Omar Bradly (1950) NetRaven
Was there any knights who were generals or commanders?
They weren't given"ranks" as in military, but there were knights were recognized by titles and of course the King usually commanded.
Which of Alexander the great's generals died last?
He had over 50 generals. Did you have any particular group in mind.
How can you replace a Bronze star?
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Did roman generals use oracles?
If they did, they used an oracle as a private individual for a private concern. As for their military concerns they used common sense and military strategy. Now, an oracle was a spoken directive given at certain sacred places. If by "oracle" you mean the auspices or omens, yes, generals took the auspices before any battle or military move. (The men would more than likely not go into battle without them) Julius Caesar was a general who would "rig" the auspices to predict a favorable outcome or else ignore them completely.
In the history of US army how many 5 star generals have there been?
Not counting George Washington, (since congress had not created the office of General at that time) there have been a total of five (5) US Army Five-Star Generals. George Marshall (1944) Douglas MacArthur (1944) Dwight D Eisenhower (1944) Henry Arnold (1944) (Although he later became an Air Force General) Omar Bradly (1950) NetRaven
Are there any five star generals in military now?
No. The need for a 5 star general for the United States began during World War 2 and was stopped after the promotion of Gen. Omar Bradley. Since the Marine Corps is a part of the Department of the Navy it is very unlikely that a Marine Corps general would ever get promoted to the rank of a '5 Star' general.
Are there any current 3 star generals in the us marine corp?
Yes...im looking at one.
Are there any five star hotels in Berlin?
There is a five star hotel in Berlin today. It is located near KurfÃ_rstendamm.
Are there any five star hotels in Denmark?
There are certainly five star hotels in Denmark. For instance, there are international five star hotels such as Hilton hotel, the Grand Hyatt, and the Wyndham hotel.
Was there any knights who were generals or commanders?
They weren't given"ranks" as in military, but there were knights were recognized by titles and of course the King usually commanded.
Is there a five star hotel that is on the water in Anaheim?
No, there doesn't appear to be any five star hotels on the water in Anaheim. According to hotels.com, the highest rated hotel is a 4 star hotel.
What is the highest rank in the United States military air force army marines navy and coast guard?
Omar Bradley, Five star general; General of the Army, which is the highest Army rank in the US Army. George W. Bush, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Armed Forces George Washington and General John "Blackjack" Pershing were named as the only Six star generals in U.S. History. This title is "General of the Armies of the United States." There are only a small number of five stars (General of War). The only person to ever receive this rank twice was Air Force General Henry "Hap" Arnold. Omar Bradley was the last living individual to hold the five star rank until his death in 1981. Overall the rank of 5 Star has been held by Four Army Generals, Four Navy Admirals, and the aforementioned Hap Arnold.
Is there any five star hotel in Pakistan?
There are several five star hotels that can be found in Pakistan. These include the Islamabad Serena hotel and the Pearl Continental Lahore.
Are there any five star hotels in egypt?
Yes, there are five star hotels in Egypt. Egypt has been around for ages and have attracted a lot of tourists. Experts recommend going to five star hotels versus one or two stars.
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How many four-star generals are in the us army?
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