FWIW - GoldPanda has been running CE's war machine for, what, 2.5 years now? This guy knows what he's talking about.
This is an understatement. GoldPanda has been running the entire CE and allied realm's military's for the past 2.5 years. I am highly convinced that not only does he know what he's talking about but that he's the reason CE is winning and will win the current Atamara war.
The main issue that I think needs to be highlighted about this whole thing is that Generals should have the ability to see the same information, but it could be just as easily stated somewhere that it is encouraged for Generals to operate differently than they do now. However, as it is SO hard to find good marshals now-a-days, it really shouldn't be made any more difficult to lead the military. Shoot, there is exactly one noble in Coria that has proven they have both the time, dedication, and tactical awareness to lead the military right now, and its GoldPanda's character. The problem is that even though others have the tactical awareness, not everyone can dedicate the sheer amount of time necessary to have orders sent out in a timely manner. (Yes, this means that orders should be sent within an hour of the turn change or don't expect anyone to move. This is just simple game fact.)
I'd love to be able to be Marshal again, but it just takes sooo much time, that I can't dedicate. For those people that are willing to put forth that time and can do so, I say we let them regardless of whether or not they hold the Marshal or General title. Give the General the information, and let the players decide how best to use it so that the most people have fun. (And one thing that allows more fun, is if people aren't forced into more difficult situations due to lack of information).