Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Military_formation
|
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:Shields
Infantry soldiers |
| gptkbp:declinedAfter |
Declined after 11th century
Superseded by cavalry tactics |
| gptkbp:notableBattle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Stamford_Bridge
gptkb:Battle_of_Hastings gptkb:Battle_of_Maldon |
| gptkbp:purpose |
Close combat fighting
Defensive formation Protection against missiles |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Phalanx
gptkb:Testudo_formation |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Form a continuous barrier
Soldiers overlap shields |
| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Romans
gptkb:Vikings gptkb:Greek_hoplites gptkb:Anglo-Saxons |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
Ancient warfare
Early medieval warfare |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tyrant_Guard
gptkb:Justin_Hill |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Shieldwall
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