fleet admiral
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fleet admiral
noun fleet admirals · FADM
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The highest rank in the United States Navy, NATO grade OF-10, used only during World War II.
The last commissioned fleet admiral was William Halsey in 1945. The last to hold the rank was Chester Nimitz, who died 20 February 1966.
Similar: admiral of the fleet, admiral of the navy
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noun top rank in the US Navy — see also admiral, admiral of the fleet
| Português | almirante da armada |
|---|---|
| Ελληνικά | αρχιναύαρχος archinávarchos |
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