This part of the website contains videos and PowerPoints resources for the children on The Celts and Romans etc. Please feel free to download and revise.
Video 1 - 3 minutes on the the Roman Empire
Video 2 - 13 minute Tour through Ancient Rome in 320 C.E
Video 3 - The Story of the Roman Empire (BBC Documentary).
| Why people move?.ppt |
| Who were the Romans.ppt |
| Why did the Romans invade Britain.ppt |
| The Celts.ppt |
| The Celt Roundhouse.ppt |
| Roman Invaders & Settlers Booklet.pdf |
| Booklet on What it was like to a Roman.pdf |
The Roman army battle formation.
The tortoise (Testudo) Formation.
One of the Romans most famous formations was the Tortoise (testudo). Testudo is the Latin word for "tortoise". It was used to protect the soldiers from
The soldiers in front and sides interlocked their shields. The soldiers in the back lines placed their shields over their heads to form a protective "shell" over top of the men.
The soldiers in front and sides interlocked their shields. The soldiers in the back lines placed their shields over their heads to form a protective "shell" over top of the men.
The Testudo was a very strong, tight formation. It was usually used to approach fortifications. The soldiers could march up to a fort in the Testudo formation and not one of them would get hurt.
The shields fitted so closely together that they formed one unbroken surface without any gaps between them. It has been said that it was so strong a formation that men could walk upon them, and even horses and chariots be driven over them.
The wedge Formation.
The wedge was used to 'crack open' enemy lines. Legionaries formed up in a triangle, the front 'tip' being one man and charged towards enemy lines with their gladius out.
The short legionary gladius was useful, held low and used as a thrusting weapon, it was easier and more effective than longer swords.
From the 13 min mark - watch Roman Tortoise.
This video below shows how Roman Army Battle Techniques are still used today. (Riot Police in Korea using Roman Army style protection and attack methods,)