The origins of the name Testudo are questionable. "One of the theories is that there was a formation in the Roman army where the soldiers would hold their shields over their heads and that was ...

A photo shared online in mid-November 2024 authentically shows WWI soldiers standing in the formation of a horse to pay ...

As a result, riot police broke out their Roman army tactics. This formation is called the "Testudo," or tortoise in Latin. The tactic springs from ancient Greek warfare which relied on the Phalanx ...