Which defensive advantage resulted from the angled design of Roman fortification glacis?

💡 Explanation

The glacis was an angled earthwork that reduced siege tower effectiveness because its Slope Deflection mechanism disrupted the angle of approach. Siege towers tilted or could not reach the wall, therefore attackers were vulnerable, rather than shielded by their siege engines.

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