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2012.
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| Summary/Abstract |
The idea of using strong materials to protect military personnel and assets is as old as the hills. Soldiers have been using body armour for thousands of years. Armour has been applied for vehicle since the earliest combustion engine - driven platforms appeared on the battlefield. Similarly, ships began to use armour in the 15th Century ant eh necessity of outfitting aircraft with armour protection became evident in the First World War.
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