Since antiquity, soldiers have worn protective clothing while in combat. The earliest type of body armor was usually a cloak layered with leather, wood, or shells. With their advanced ability to work with metals, the Greeks made large bronze plates to...

Armor is lighter putting on than taking off. (German) The best armor is to keep out of range....

A suit of Gothic plate armour Armour or armor (see spelling differences) is protective clothing intended to defend its wearer from intentional harm in combat and military engagements, typically associated with soldiers. Armour has been used throughout...

Aim: Electronics - 73p - During the past few years, Armour Group has transformed itself into a two-division company with a strong product offering and impressive contract wins. Its two target markets are car accessories and home-entertainment systems. Now established in these arenas,...

Armoured and mechanized formations were one of the keys, with air power and artillery, to victory in the Second World War. This was particularly true on the Eastern Front. Despite only representing between 8 and 14 per cent1 of the total force, the vast...

Bob Estes spent two days this week trying out new putters, looking for one that just felt right.He succeeded.Estes birdied six straight holes — his longest streak of the season and one shy of his career best — in a 9-under 64 that left him...

After getting off to a running start with football cleats, Under Armour aims to gain more traction in the performance footwear field.The Baltimore-based company made its mark with noncotton performance sports apparel designed to keep athletes cool and dry while playing sports or working out....