What was Karl Dönitz's rank in the German Navy during World War II?
Captain
Lieutenant
Großadmiral
General
Answer
Karl Dönitz achieved the rank of Großadmiral, or Grand Admiral, in January 1943. He replaced Grand Admiral Erich Raeder as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. This was the highest rank in the German Navy during World War II.
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