What is reichsmarschall?

Reichsmarschall was a title used in Germany during the time of the Third Reich, specifically during the Nazi era of the 1930s and 1940s. It was the highest rank in the military hierarchy, equivalent to a field marshal. The title of Reichsmarschall was created for Hermann Göring, one of Adolf Hitler's closest allies and the commander of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force).

As Reichsmarschall, Göring held significant power and influence within the Nazi regime, and was involved in the planning and execution of many of the regime's policies, including the Holocaust. However, his leadership was often marked by corruption, incompetence, and extravagance, and he was eventually sidelined by other Nazi leaders as the war turned against Germany.

After the defeat of the Nazis in World War II, Göring was captured by the Allies and tried at the Nuremberg Trials for war crimes and crimes against humanity. He was found guilty and sentenced to death, but he committed suicide by ingesting cyanide the night before his scheduled execution.

The title of Reichsmarschall was abolished after Göring's death and is no longer in use in Germany.