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When massed armies of troops where still a relevant battle tactic (i.e. before radio), the general pretty much needed to be within hailing distance in order to evaluate and make changes to the plan. I think the original comment means when you see a movie or book where the general is not just close to the action, but has in fact engaged in personal combat not as a mistake or because he was caught off-guard, but as a planned tactic. Not only does he endanger himself and his supporting officers as a target, he can\'t see what\'s happening elsewhere or give new orders when he\'s trying to keep from being bashed with a morningstar.
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When massed armies of troops where still a relevant battle tactic (i.e. before radio), the general pretty much needed to be within hailing distance in order to evaluate and make changes to the plan. I think the original comment means when you see a movie or book where the general is not just close to the action, but has in fact engaged in personal combat as a planned tactic. Not only does he endanger himself and his supporting officers as a target, he can\\\'t see what\\\'s happening elsewhere or give new orders when he\\\'s trying to keep from being stabbed in the face.
