system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
ELI5: How did famous generals in ancient history survive multiple battles despite being in the front-line frequently, where the surviving chance was rather slim?
gpt
If by "front line" you mean shoulder to shoulder with the infantry columns then that's because they weren't there. They were generally placed to oversee the battle in its whole to give effective commands. You can't do that with the enemy literally in your face.