| Ancient Roman Tortoise Formation |
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| The tortoise formation, the ancient forerunner of the modern tank.
Posed by English guardsmen acting the part of Roman soldiers. When
fortifications were attacked, the heavy-armed soldiers held their
shields arranged in a formation known as the
testudo, or
tortoise, for protection from hostile weapons. Ancient Rome Image Gallery Click here for our educational materials on ancient Rome, including worksheets, outlines, and PowerPoints. |
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