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The Tortoise was used for defence. Soldier's would hold their shields over their head, except for the front rows, so it created a shell like armour shielding them from missiles from the front or above. The Tortoise was used for defence. Soldier's would hold their shields over their head, except for the front rows, so it created a shell like armour shielding them from missiles from the front or above.

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