I don't really care too much about command ratings, it is no more difficult to win a battle with a lowly captain than it is a 10 star general. However, I fail to see the point command stars if there are so many stupid reasons for them to disappear.
The general I quoted was used to fight deep into enemy territory where his role was to cause as much disruption as possible. He would receive no support. By the time he reached Antwerp he was a 'Saint' with 10 stars. For around 3 or 4 turns he remained in that region, waiting for a ship to cross over into Britain. His command has fallen to 4 stars and the dread count has fallen to 2 as well. I can't explain that, to me its nonsense but I am at the point with this game that I am past caring anymore

........Orda