Who was the only 5 star general?

The Select Club of America's Five-Star Generals

While many military leaders have left their mark on American history, only five men have ever attained the prestigious rank of General of the Army, commonly known as a five-star general. Contrary to the popular belief that the title belonged to a single individual, this rare honor was created during the height of World War II to match the high-ranking ranks of Allied commanders.

In December 1944, Congress officially established the five-star rank. The iconic group of military strategists promoted to this position includes George C. Marshall, who coordinated the global Allied effort; Douglas MacArthur, commander of the Pacific theater; Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe; and Henry H. Arnold, who led the Army Air Forces and remains the only person to hold five-star ranks in two different U.S. armed services.

The final man to join this elite circle was Omar Bradley, who received his fifth star in September 1950 during the Korean War. While historical figures like George Washington and John J. Pershing were awarded special, unique titles such as "General of the Armies," these five officers remain the only individuals to officially hold the modern five-star General of the Army rank in United States history.