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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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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For a commander to fight with their troops carries the risk of loosing the experience and wisdom those commanders have gained over their lifetime if that person is killed or captured. It also is dangerous in the sense that a captured leader can be coerced to reveal tactical information that can seriously compromise an offensive.

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