The Roman army was very well organised ... They fought in tight formations and protected themselves behind long shields. One such formation was called the testudo – which in Latin means ...

The Roman army was the largest fighting force in the ... Image caption, Re-enactors with Roman shields. Legionaries signed up for at least 25 years' service. But if they survived their time ...

He also carried a 'pilum' (javelin), a helmet, armor, shield and a pack with ... His son, Caligula, had been born in an army camp and was a mascot to the Roman legions. At first, the arrival ...

Legion: Life in the Roman Army runs from February 1 to June 23 and ... including the world’s only intact legionary shield - on its maiden loan from Yale - and the oldest and most complete ...