The Testudo Formation in Popular Culture
- The testudo formation is seen in the film version of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at the Battle of the Hornburg, where Saruman's Uruk-hai use it.
- The testudo formation is also seen in John Woo's 2009 film, "Red Cliff" during the ground offensive on Cao Cao's camp.
- The testudo formation is seen in the HBO series "Rome", Season One, Episode 8.
- The testudo formation is also seen in the 2011 film version of The Eagle of the Ninth, used for a sortie.
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