In Ancient Roman warfare, the tortoise formation was a type of shield wall formation commonly used by the Roman legions during battles, particularly sieges. In the tortoise formation, the men would align their shields to form a packed formation covered with shields on the front and top. Thereby forming an impenetrable wall. But was this formation effective during the battle? Let's find out right now. Enjoy watching!
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