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five-star admiral

/ˈfaɪv stɑːr ˈædmərəl/

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/ˈfaɪv stɑːr ˈædmərəl/C1formalamerican
  • ruВысшее возможное звание в Военно-морских силах США, эквивалентное адмиралу флота, обычно предназначенное для военного времени или почётных назначений и редко присваиваемое.

The highest possible rank in the United States Navy, equivalent to a Fleet Admiral, typically reserved for wartime or honorary appointments and rarely held.

  1. Highest naval rankC1formalamerican

    The highest possible rank in the United States Navy, equivalent to a five-star general in the Army. It is a wartime rank rarely awarded.

    ruВысшее военно-морское звание

    • Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy was the first five-star admiral in US history.
    • The rank of five-star admiral has only been held by four officers.
    • During World War II, the US Navy created the rank of five-star admiral.