LibGuides: Year 11 Ancient History. Weapons and warfare in Ancient Rome and Ancient Egypt: Armour

Ancient Rome

Armour
The Diverse and Effective Variations in Ancient Roman Armor
The Roman army was one of the biggest assets of the ancient Roman Empire. Based on many artifacts and some literary sources, the archaeologists and historians have been able to recreate a wide range of ancient Roman armor. Read through this Historyplex article to know what the ancient Roman armor was like.

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The Development Of Armor – From Ancient Times To Modern Warfare
Throughout history, soldiers have sought new ways to protect their bodies from the weapons of war. As armament technology was developed, so to did armor. As with many early technologies, it is not known when and where armor was first implemented. It is likely many different people in many different countries found ways to clothe themselves against harm.
Body armor evolution
Warfare survival was a significant factor in body armor development, which included armor production’s economic and technological necessities.

State Library of NSW

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Gilliver, K. (2007). Display in Roman warfare: The appearance of armies and individuals on the battlefield. War in History, 14(1), 1-21.

The Roman Army in the First Century Author(s): William J. Hamblin Source: Brigham Young University Studies, Vol. 36, No. 3, Masada and the World of the New Testament (1996-97), pp. 337-349 Published by: Brigham Young University Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/43044137

Ancient Egypt

Shields, helmets and body armour

Year 11 Ancient History. Weapons and warfare in Ancient Rome and Ancient Egypt: Armour

Ancient Rome

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Ancient Egypt

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