Egyptian Armor
Clip: Season 40 Episode 5 | 2m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
How did the ancient Egyptians protect themselves during battle?
Protective armor was a necessity in Egyptian chariot warfare. Military historian Mike Loades explains what made it so strong.
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Egyptian Armor
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Protective armor was a necessity in Egyptian chariot warfare. Military historian Mike Loades explains what made it so strong.
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