@ShinSekai
Only those born a real Leader can calmly analyse the situation like MC.
We will not be able to grasp how they feel, how they see, how they will assess the situation given on this crazy battle.
Thats why, great commander respect him as a leader, which job was to think carefully and lead them to victory.
He just need to produce a clear direction for the commanders and the soldiers, thus the humility needed to pity those who died was subside heavily in those situation.
If he didnt act like that, more will die cause he will lead them from the decision produced with panicked and pity....