One Thousand Years (29 page)

Source:
Associated Press, (April 17, 1944)

Note: This peace offer was not extended to the Soviet Union.

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1. Reichsführer-SS was both an office and a rank held by only one person at a time.
   Heinrich Himmler held this post from 1929 to 1945.
   
2. The rank of General of the Army, as a five-star general, was not created until December 14, 1944 by act of Congress.
   
3. Oberschütze and Obersoldat were specialist ranks used by the Heer (Army) and ground forces of the Luftwaffe.
   It was divided into specialties,
   Oberkanonier, Obergrenadier, Oberpionier, Oberfahrer
   and
   Oberfunker
   .
   In the real world, this level was abolished when ranks were standardized with NATO.