ALI207880 Roman Soldiers using the testudo method during an attack, detail from the column of Marcus Aurelius, AD 180-196 (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Piazza Colonna, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Les soldats romains montent a l\'assaut en utilisant la methode de la tortue; form of protection with overlapping shields used by Romans; victories over the Germans and Sarmatians (AD 161-176); Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (AD 121-180);); Alinari; out of copyright. PLEASE NOTE: Bridgeman Images works with the owner of this image to clear permission. If you wish to reproduce this image, please inform us so we can clear permission for you.