2007-02-12 22:26:10 · 6 answers · asked by jaqqie61 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Because they are generally insensitive to human life; generally uninformed; and generally at least 1,000 miles from the fighting.
Generally, speaking...
2007-02-12 22:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
A General is an officer of high military rank. The term is used by nearly every country in the world. General may be a rank on its own (four stars, in the American military), or can be used as a generic term for all grades of General or above.
2007-02-12 22:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by Vasif Baig 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rank of General began appearing around the time of the organization of professional armies in the 17th century. At first, it was added as an adjective to existing names of ranks, yielding Colonel General, Captain General, Lieutenant General and Sergeant Major General. These titles were used to distinguish the ruler's most important officers and usually involved a certain amount of negotiation over precedence.
2007-02-12 22:56:33 · answer #3 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are asking why all 4 types of Generals get called General,,,1 star,,2 star,,3 star,,,4 star etc . On this topic I would say that they have worked hard and obtained the high title of General and will be called such no matter what job they are doing at the time.
2007-02-13 04:23:50 · answer #4 · answered by anton_29207 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word general is partiially derived from Old French,generalis,which means a race of kings.Thus the word came to mean leader.
2007-02-12 22:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
sounds better than "hey,you"!
2007-02-13 05:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by mcspic63 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋