However, this wasn't always the case; for example, in some European countries prior to the end of World War II, admiral was the third highest naval rank after general admiral and grand admiral.
Pavyzdžiui, kai kuriose Europos šalyse prieš Antrojo pasaulinio karo pabaigą admirolas buvo trečias aukščiausias karo laivyno laipsnis po generolo admirolo ir grosadmirolo.