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IsAre there any records of WWI trench tactics involving shield formations similar to forthe example below of the ancient Testudo formation?

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I imagine that it could have been successful if used to get within range to throw grenades.

Is there any records of WWI trench tactics involving shield formations similar to for example the ancient Testudo formation?

enter image description here.

I imagine that it could have been successful if used to get within range to throw grenades.

Are there any records of WWI trench tactics involving shield formations similar to the example below of the ancient Testudo formation?

enter image description here.

I imagine that it could have been successful if used to get within range to throw grenades.

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WWI trench tactics using shields?

Is there any records of WWI trench tactics involving shield formations similar to for example the ancient Testudo formation?

enter image description here.

I imagine that it could have been successful if used to get within range to throw grenades.