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Because a sentry was pretty much the only difference between knowing an attack was coming and being able to prepare for it, and not knowing thus not being prepared. It was crucial to the entire unit or army that the sentries do their job.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause falling asleep meant putting your whole force in danger. Punishment went from a small beating to execution for dereliction of duty and hazarding a command.
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