Wehrmacht Ranks
A list of all the Wehrmacht ranks from highest to lowest.
| Rank | Description | Translation | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kriegsführer | The Kriegsführer is the highest rank in the Wehrmacht. It is only held by one person, similar to ranks such as Reichswächter, Reichsmarschall, Reichsführer and Führer. The first and only person to hold this rank is Rudolf Riefenstein. A Kriegsführer has the privilege of commencing any military decisions without the Führers permission. However, the Führer can still depose the Kriegsführer. | Supreme Field Marshal | |
| Generalfeldmarschall | General Field Marshal | 
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| Generaloberst | Colonel General | ||
| General der Waffengattung | General of the Branch | ||
| Generalleutnant | Lieutenant General | ||
| Generalmajor | Major General |
| Rank | Translation |
|---|---|
| Oberst | Seniormost |
| Oberstleutnant | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Major | Major |
| Hauptmann | Head Man |
| Oberleutnant | Senior Lieutenant |
| Leutnant | Lieutenant |