Which ancient civilisation used the strongest shields?
Answer:
In all, it is impossible to say which culture had the strongest shields as each shield was used for different purposes and had many varying styles and builds over the centuries, although some cultures are well known for their uses of shields in battle. Two cultures who used shields most widely in antiquity were the Romans and Ancient Greeks, who both used strong shields in their military tactics. Ancient Greek shields were largely circular and were sometimes coated in bronze which made them extremely versatile. The Roman scutum was a large rectangular shield with a concave design for strength and was used to great effect by the Roman legions in deflecting arrows and forming shield walls. In the medieval period, Genoese crossbowmen were renowned for their use of large shields on their backs to protect them from enemy arrows and Saxon and Viking armies were also well known for their strong wooden shields which were banded with iron or bronze to give them more structural integrity.