Quote Originally Posted by danimal
move them into arrow range to get enemy to waste arrows, and then go in for the kill in normal formation.
Here, here.

I've read some quotes here about the testudo "being the most over rated tactic in history" etc. The testudo is very cool but only if used in specific ways. eg. Use it for soaking off arrow fire, particularly useful when assaulting a breach in the city walls. But break them out just before you go hand to hand.

The testudo does NOT turn your unit into a tank......