Early Imperial Romans: Testudo aircraft-carriers enabling them to use their

enabling them to use their initiative to take control of situations when necessary

HMS Speedy was one of the ships that made Thomas Cochrane famous for capturing so many enemy vessels

Studio miniatures painted by Jamie Getliffe

Stand Firm

Early Imperial Romans: Testudo aircraft-carriers enabling them to use theirOn those few occasions when the mighty legions of Rome were outfought or outwitted on the battlefield it often spawned greater Roman innovation, technology, or tactical skill. When pelted with sling shot, spears, or arrows by the enemies of Rome across the known world, Rome came up with the answer the testudo! A whistle blown, shouted commands, and the legionaries formed the 'tortoise', a legendary formation where all troops protected themselves with