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GCSE Classics · key term
A large Roman shield; the familiar Imperial legionary type was curved and rectangular when viewed from the front.
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Paper 5
Revise: Roman Military Equipment and Battle TacticsThe scutum was a large shield. The familiar Imperial type was rectangular when seen from the front and curved around the soldier’s body. It protected a substantial area, while its central metal boss could also be used to strike an opponent.
Distinguish a weapon from a formation: the scutum was a shield; the testudo was an arrangement of soldiers using their shields together.
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