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show Lowest rank in the army, it has a medieval origin and refers to normal or private people who were enlisted into an army.  
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Corporal   show
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Sergeant   show
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show the first officer rank. its etymology is French, referring to one who holds the place of another. initially this rank indicated that one was in charge when the commander was away.  
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Captain   show
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show at one point in history, sergeant major was a much higher rank, indicating someone who led a large body of troops. when modern ranks were invented the sergeant was dropped from the title  
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show this rank first appeared in the late 1700's when regiments were bring formed. usually a nobleman would purchase this rank and become leader of a newly formed regiment. this is the highest non-general rank  
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Brigadier General   show
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show Two-star general. Very few generals during the American civil war had a higher rank than this one  
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Lieutenant General   show
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General   show
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