The game screenshots you see in dashboard are interesting. They help better to assess the situation than a zoom out. Because the map is less detailed, you can see clearer if the opponent is trying to flank you, encircle or attack from behind.

It will make it much easier to make decisions when you own 20 % of the territory and still don't know where the opponent is. You can build general strategies as expanding from one edge to the opposite to build good frontlines. Most Warlight games are on small assaults and skirmishes.