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Originally posted by Steve:
I'm not comparing wars, just noting that the more mobile armies have become the less frequent we see generals at the front lines.
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and the more mobile a war becomes the less wise it is for a commanding officer to come have a look-see. Modern battles differ from old-fashioned battles in that most of them now cover vast distances, it would be impossible for a general on the front line to get a clear picture of the whole battle.