Back in the day, war generals would fight side by side with their troops on the battlefield. Why does that no longer happen anymore?
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>side by side with their troops on the battlefield.
This bit might be a bit misleading.
A lot of historical generals famously *led from the front*, but they didn’t really “fight side by side” the way your quote implies.
Alexander the great for example didn’t fight in the phalanx (how would he give orders if he was busy in the shield wall?). Well into his reign he did take personal command of half the companion cavalry, but its unclear how much he partook in wildly swinging his sword at people trying to kill him.
While Alexander and Hannibal of Carthage are two famous historical example both their deeds are heavily draped in myth and legend. But we know that leading from the front happened.
As an addendum not leading from the front is risky too. Since you still need to be close enough communicate effectively.
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