Field marshal: List of field marshals

List of field marshals This is a list of the officers who have held the army rank of field marshal or marshal . It does not include air force marshals . Field Marshals of India - Introduction What is a Field Marshal ? Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw (1914–2008) Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa (1899–1993) Why Only Two Field Marshals ? Conclusion Field Marshal of India The rank of Field Marshal is the highest military decoration attainable in an army, signifying supreme leadership and strategic prowess. Cariappa & Manekshaw : Field Marshals who defined courage “Look after all of them well. They are all my sons,” said Field Marshal Cariappa, refusing special treatment for his POW son. The rank of Field Marshal stands as the highest military rank in many armies around the world, including Pakistan. It is rarely awarded, typically reserved for extraordinary military leadership during times of national crisis or war. In Pakistan’s context, the rank is not part of the routine hierarchy of military promotions but is bestowed as a symbolic recognition of unparalleled service, leadership, and victory. WHAT IS A FIELD MARSHAL ? The title of Field Marshal is traditionally the ...