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By Oliver W.
The “testudo” formation
• The “orb” formation
• The “repel cavalry “ formation
• The “wedge” formation
• The “skirmish” formation
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The orb was a defensive formation
that is in the shape a complete circle. It
would be used if a small section of an
army had been branched off or if they
were completely surrounded.
When this formation was deployed it
was nearly invincible against arrows,
rocks, and other stuff being hurtled at
them.
The wedge formation was an aggressive
formation used to separate and ‘crack open’ the
enemy lines. It takes the shape of a arrow head.
This formation obviously ‘repels
cavalry’. It takes the form of a
barrier with a slanted roof. A lot of
times archers would be behind this
formation picking off in coming
enemy troops.
This formation features a group of solders with widely spaced lines and every
second man has stepped forward a few paces. This could have been used for
swiftly moving towards enemies or clearing a battle field of any survivors.
Legion- was made
of 10 cohorts, 120
extra men, then 9
cohorts which=
A total of 5,240
not including officers
Contubernium- 8
men
Centuria- made of
10 contubernium
(80 men total)
Cohorts- 6 centuria
With a total of 480
fighting men
This army during this time was led
by Julius Cesar. It was known for
its efficiency. The army of
Augustus was made up of 28
legions each consisting of about
6,000 men. Augustus also raised
the amount of years from 6 to 20
years!
250-378 A.D.
378-565 A.D.
2nd Century B.C.
Normal Weaponry and Armor
•Cassis- helmet
•Lorica Segmentata- armor
•Gladius- sword, 18-24in. long
•Pilium- medium-length throwing spear
•Scutum- shield
•Red battle cloak
•Sandals
Stables
Soldiers Tents
Stables
Generals
quarters
Soldier’s Tents
Camp HQ
Standards
Officer’s Tents
Alter
Forum
Soldier's Tents
Bathroom
Officer’s Tents
Soldier's Tents
Stables
Stables
Wooden Walls
Ditch and Palisade
Some of its
tactics in war are
still used today.