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Ancient Roman Army 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. Click here to enlarge. |
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