Question about the Roman \'wedge formation\'

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jKaler48 wrote:

Purpose:
The purpose of the wedge formation is to move the Century through enemy forces to reach an objective. This objective may be a camp, critical terrain,
enemy command group, or even to open an escape route when surrounded.

Thank you John for such an in-depth answer, while I understand the structure (I think) of the wedge that you have so expertly depicted, my question actually pertains to the 'sawtooth' formation as depicted in the BBC documentary on the celtic queen Boudicca which features a series of smaller wedges extending across the entire Roman line (battle of Watling Street), this has seemed to stir debate over the use of such a formation. Now if I am missing something here (which is quite possible), please forgive me. Am I to assume that you agree with this multiple wedge? Would the single wedge that you have depicted simply be repeated several times across the entire line?

Again, if I have failed to understand you fully, then I ask that you please forgive a fellow Tennessean. :wink:

Here is a short video from the BBC doc:

Link was broken, please see next post below.

Thanks