Roman Testudo Counter Measures The Roman Testudo formation, or tortoise formation, was a defensive strategy used by Roman legions during sieges and other battles to protect against enemy projectiles. However, defenders could counteract this formation in several ways. The Roman testudo formation was primarily used to protect soldiers from ranged attacks such as arrows and projectiles. However, it was also effective against falling objects like rocks, boiling oil, and incendiary devices during sie
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