Were Officers Much Safer than Enlisted Men in the US Civil War?

A general had a 50 percent greater chance of being killed in the US Civil
War than a private did.

Approximately 625,000 men died in the US Civil War -- more American
casualties than in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the
Vietnam War combined. And because they typically led the charge during
battle – unlike in 20th century wars – generals were 50 percent more
likely to die in the US Civil War than privates. For example, at the Battle
of Antietam, three generals were killed and six were wounded – on each
side. At the Battle of Franklin, six Confederate generals were killed and
seven were wounded.
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