Tortoise, meanwhile, refers to any animal in a specific family, Testudinidae, that falls under this umbrella. In other words, ...

One famous Roman tactic was the testudo - or ‘tortoise’. A formation of 27 soldiers would hold their shields above their heads and out to the front and sides to protect them - like a tortoise ...

Keen to build sales in Europe, Chevrolet looked to Bertone to come up with a car to attract attention, and the Italian firm succeeded with the Testudo. Another car based on the Corvair platform ...

The first session covers Roman military prowess - including the formation of a 'testudo' or 'tortoise'. In the second session the elegant arches and columns of Roman buildings are at the fore.