More generals in an army

[Angiel]

Hi
is there any advantage to having 4-5 generals in the same army?

[Aurelian]

Not if Napoleon is there with an uncommitted Guard unit.

I think other than that, if the leading general dies, you have another to take his place.

Never had that happen though.

[*Lava*]

From my little experience...

Detach the low quality generals to move reinforcements and the high quality generals to create new armies.

Think you will need at least 3 generals with good armies to take on the differing threats and opportunities; like British expeditionary forces who will try to take Paris if they can, or liberate minor states if they can't.

Having a good army in France, ready to pounce on any British expedition seems to be a good idea. They have limited forces so if you can annihilate a British expeditionary force, that will set them back good for awhile.