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Ancient Roman Army Tortoise Formation
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Ancient Roman Army Tortoise Formation
 
 
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. Click here to enlarge.
 
 
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