1. Roman Army Formations

2. Different Formations for Different Battle Situations
The Roman Army did not use one single formation
Believed that each Battle required a different Formation
Change their formation to fit the Battle

3. Open Field Combat
For open field combat the Roman Army used two different formations
Up Front
Pigs Head

4. Up Front This was used when attacking an enemy face to face
This formation was the simplest
This formation also was the worst for protection

6. Pigs Head Similar to the Up Front formation
Attacked the enemy from the front
Roman Army formed a wedge
Used their shields to push the enemy to the outside

8. When Surrounded
If the Roman Army was surrounded they would form a square or diamond formation
Soldiers would form a square or diamond with the commanders on the inside
Soldiers would interlock their shields to prevent the enemy from getting inside

10. Tortuous This was the most famous Roman Army formation
This was used when the enemy fired arrows or spears at the Romans
Also used when the Romans were out numbered
Used for protection and power

12. The Praetorian Guard

13. A Brief History The Praetoria Guard was formed from the:
Best
Bravest
Most Loyal Men
The Praetoria Guard was usually exempt from any standard camp duties
Had the job of protecting the generals

14. The Praetoria Guard
The Guard moved from protecting Generals to protecting the Caesars
These were the only Roman soldiers allowed in the city of Rome
These soldiers were chosen by the Caesar himself

15. The Praetoria Guard
The Guard moved from being a position that the Caesars chose
Became a standing job that would not change with the Caesars

16. Later Years of the Guard
As time went on the Guard became more and more corrupt
Members would take bribes
Would often look the other way or not protect the Caesars