generalissimos
Supreme military commanders
Generalissimos is the plural of generalissimo, the supreme commander of combined military forces or multiple armies.
The title suggests authority above ordinary generals—a commander-in-chief with exceptional powers: The generalissimos of the twentieth century often became dictators.
The word carries connotations of military strongmen and autocratic rule.
Spanish surname, famous dictator
- PinochetChilean military autocrat
- Chiang Kai-shekChinese Nationalist leader
- TitoYugoslav communist president
- BatistaCuban military dictator
Noriega · Trujillo · strongman · autocrat · despot · tyrant · caudillo · junta
Power to enforce obedience
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
absolute power · iron fist · hegemony · control · totalitarian · authoritarian · despotic · autocratic
Supreme army commander rank
- commander-in-chiefHighest military authority holder
- marshalArrange in proper order
- admiralSenior naval commander
- fleet admiralTop naval officer grade
warlord · high command · chief of staff · military governor · commandant · generalship
Ornamental shoulder insignia
- medalsAwards for achievement
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
- uniformIdentical throughout
- military decorationsAwards for military service
sash · braid · insignia · ceremonial sword · portrait · propaganda · personality cult · palace
Franco
Spanish surname, famous dictator
- PinochetChilean military autocrat
- Chiang Kai-shekChinese Nationalist leader
- TitoYugoslav communist president
Batista · Noriega · Trujillo · strongman · autocrat · despot · tyrant · caudillo · junta · regime
authority
Power to enforce obedience
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
sovereignty · absolute power · iron fist · hegemony · control · totalitarian · authoritarian · despotic · autocratic · imperial
field marshal
Supreme army commander rank
- commander-in-chiefHighest military authority holder
- marshalArrange in proper order
- admiralSenior naval commander
fleet admiral · warlord · high command · chief of staff · military governor · commandant · generalship
epaulettes
Ornamental shoulder insignia
military decorations · sash · braid · insignia · ceremonial sword · portrait · propaganda · personality cult · palace · motorcade
generalissimosprivates
Lowest enlisted rank
enlisted men · foot soldiers · grunts · rank and file · recruits
generalissimossubjects
Areas of study
subordinates · underlings · peons · serfs · commoners
generalissimospacifists
Those opposing all warfare
elected officials · conscientious objectors · peace activists · noncombatants · civilians