Roman soldiers making a tortoise with their shields, 1605

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Roman soldiers making a tortoise with their shields, 1605

Roman soldiers making a tortoise with their shields, 1605. This tactic of the Roman infantry was intended to protect the soldiers from projectiles, but in this illustration the formation is depicted as being strong enough for chariots to drive over. Reconstruction from Poliorceticon sive de Machinis Tormentis Telis by Justus Lipsius. (Antwerp, 1605)

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© Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images

Chariot Defence Defense Defensive Infantry Innovation Joest Lips Justus Justus Lipsius Legion Legionary Lipsius Protect Protected Protection Shield Strength Strong Tactics Tortoise

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