What's the difference between China's top ten marshals and top ten generals?

First, the ranks are different: the top ten marshals are the highest ranks in China, while the top ten generals are the second highest ranks in the history of the People's Liberation Army in China, and the highest ranks among general officers in China.

Second, the achievements are different: relatively speaking, the achievements of the top ten marshals are greater than those of the top ten generals.

Third, the honorees are different: ten will be awarded by President Mao Zedong in Huairentang, Zhongnanhai, and ten will be awarded by Premier Zhou Enlai.

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1955 On September 27th, Huairentang, Zhongnanhai, Beijing held a ceremony to award the rank and medal of Marshal. Zhu De, Peng, Lin Biao, Liu Bocheng, He Long, Chen Yi, Luo Ronghuan, Nie and Ye Jianying were awarded the rank of Marshal of People's Republic of China (PRC). On the same day, the State Council held a grand ceremony to confer the rank of general, and the State Council Prime Minister Zhou Enlai issued an order to confer the rank of general on Su Yu and others.

General of the Chinese People's Liberation Army is the second highest rank in the history of China People's Liberation Army, next only to Marshal People's Republic of China (PRC). 1In September 1955, the State Council Prime Minister Zhou Enlai issued an order to award the PLA 10 generals, 55 generals, 175 lieutenants and 8065438+ to Su Yu, Xu Haidong, Huang Kecheng, Chen Geng, Tan Zheng, Xiao, Zhang, Luo Ruiqing and Xu Guangda. ?

References:

Qiushi Com- Military History Today, September 27th: Top Ten Marshal Award.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-top ten generals