Understanding Military Ranks: Why Lieutenant Generals Outrank Major Generals 🤔
Discover the fascinating hierarchy of military ranks and learn why a Lieutenant General holds a higher position than a Major General, despite the naming conventions. Unlock the secrets behind military rank structures!

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1.3M views • Apr 2, 2023

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Have you ever wondered why a Major outranks a Lieutenant, but a Lieutenant General outranks a Major General?
At first glance it seems backwards, but there’s actually a very logical reason for this being the case.
In this video we explain the history behind these military ranks and hopefully clear up the confusion between a Lieutenant and a Major General.
If you enjoy this video please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to the Superfuse channel for more military based videos!
#shorts #military #army
At first glance it seems backwards, but there’s actually a very logical reason for this being the case.
In this video we explain the history behind these military ranks and hopefully clear up the confusion between a Lieutenant and a Major General.
If you enjoy this video please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to the Superfuse channel for more military based videos!
#shorts #military #army
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