Although they are thought to have been used in Europe much earlier, gambesons underwent a revolution from their first proven use in the late 11th and early 12th centuries as an item of armour that simply facilitated the wearing of mail to an item of independent armour popular amongst infantry.

Although not armour piercing, the bullet more than sufficed for the time.

On the way, just outside the monastery of Mont Saint-Michel, the army become mired in quicksand and Harold saves two Norman soldiers .< sup >( scene 17 )</ sup > William's army chases Conan from Dol de Bretagne to Rennes, and Conan finally surrenders at Dinan .< sup >( scene 20 )</ sup > William gives Harold arms and armour ( possibly knighting him ) and Harold takes an oath on saintly relics .< sup >( scene 23 )</ sup > Although the writing on the tapestry explicitly states an oath is taken there is no clue as to what is being promised.

Although stone arrowheads could not penetrate the armour of the Spanish soldier, they were effective as shrapnel against the breast plates of the soldiers ; however, stone and copper maces proved more effective in close combat ; yet it was the sling that proved most effective, because the rocks hurled could readily crush an armoured cavalryman ( caballero ).

Although the T95 never entered production, a number of its concepts were used on the M60 Patton, and during the development stage ( as the XM60 ) the siliceous-cored armour was at least considered for use, although it was not a feature of the production vehicles.

Although they were never raised, they have been substantially salvaged over the years, with armour plate blasted away and non-ferrous metals removed.

Although the T-28 and early versions of the PzKpfw IV were comparable in armour and firepower, the sound basic design of the PzKpfw IV allowed it to be significantly upgraded, while the T-28 was a poor basis for improvement.

Although controversy continues regarding what might have happened had Lucas been more aggressive from the start, most commentators agree that the initial Anzio plan was flawed, questioning whether the initial landing of just over two infantry divisions with no supporting armour had had the strength to achieve the objective of cutting Route 6 and then holding off the inevitable counterattacks which would come as Kesselring re-deployed his forces.

Although the construction details of the Chobham Common armour remain a secret, it has been described as being composed of ceramic tiles encased within a metal matrix and bonded to a backing plate and several elastic layers.

Although the tank fared well during field trials, the Romanian officers were not impressed by the armour of the Polish prototype and instead recommended the acquisition of the Czechoslovak LT vz.

Although the armour had been stopped, the NZ Infantry still held some parts of the town, including the strategic Castle Hill.

Although no longer capable of penetrating even the side armour of the main battle tanks, they are capable of causing serious damage to their external fittings such as periscopes and machine guns, and in disabling or even destroying less well armoured and support vehicles, helicopters, low-flying UAVs and personnel.

Although initially fitted with a synchronizer, the irregular rate of fire afforded by the gas-operated Hotchkiss machine gun he used meant it didn't work half the time, and he was reduced to fitting metal plates to armour the propeller.

Although the phrase " Ironside " suggests heavily armoured men, Cromwell's troops were equipped in the common cavalry style of the day, termed the harquebusier, with armour limited to back-and breastplate and " pot " helmet.

Although earlier Churchills could outgun many contemporary German medium tanks, like the Panzer IV with the short-barrel 75 mm gun and the Panzer III's 50 mm gun, with its 6 pounder, and the thick armour of all Churchill models could usually withstand several hits from any German anti-tank gun, in late war Germans had 75 mm high-velocity cannons as their main armament and increased protection, against which the Churchills ' own guns often lacked sufficient armour penetration to fight back effectively.

Although criticized for its low speed and weak gun, the Valentine was liked due to its small size, reliability, and generally good armour protection.

Although the Crusader was faster than any tanks it opposed, its potential was limited by a relatively light QF 2-pounder gun, thin armour and mechanical problems.

Although concerns about the hull gunner and belly armour were put to one side ( to avoid redesign ), there was still sufficient delay caused by minor modifications and changes that production models did not begin to be delivered until September 1944.

Although unexpected, the armour manages to get an astronomical bid by May Bannon.

Although adequate against light tanks in the early part of the war, the Boys was ineffective against heavier armour and was phased out in favour of the PIAT mid-war.

Although useful against early German and Italian tanks in France and North Africa, such as the Panzer I, Panzer II and early models of Panzer III, increases in vehicle armour during the Second World War left the Boys largely ineffectual as an anti-tank weapon.

Although the ships ' armour was considered impregnable at the time they were constructed, they immediately instigated an arms race between armour and gun designers which continued up to World War II, where each successive ship had to have more of each to remain ahead.

Although only one of his four children survived to adulthood, Antoninus came to be ancestor to generations of prominent Roman statesmen and socialites, including at least one empress consort.

Although hundreds of men dived into the sea to escape the flames, fewer than 100 survived the blast: approximately 70 survivors were picked up by British boats, including the wounded staff officer Léonard-Bernard Motard.

Although Chamberlain survived this, the reputation of his administration was so badly damaged that it was clear that a coalition government was necessary.

Although many of his friends and relations were killed in the Civil War, Ashley survived to see its brutal aftermath.

Although he wrote at least fourteen books, almost nothing of Hipparchus ' direct work survived.

Although his return ship was overtaken by an English privateer, Audubon and his hidden gold coins survived the encounter.

Although the letter has not survived, Bede quoted from parts of it.

Although the dynasty ended, the kingdom of Kanem-Bornu survived.

Although the bone was not as well preserved as that of Lindow Man, the other tissues survived in better condition.

Although most of the original writings of the founding prophet Mani ( in Persian: مانی, Syriac:, Latin: Manichaeus or Manes ) ( c. AD 216 – 276 ) have been lost, numerous translations and fragmentary texts have survived.

Although the system survived, it was shaken.

Although small disorganised cells of Central Leadership of Home Resistance ( Ústřední vedení odboje domácího, ÚVOD ) survived, only the communist resistance was able to function in a coordinated manner ( although it also suffered arrests ).

Although the Tetrarchic system as such only lasted until c. 313, many aspects survived.

Although the men were never heard from again, there is evidence that they survived the attempt.

Although many buildings and districts in the historic centre were damaged or destroyed by war, earthquakes, and Nicolae Ceaușescu's program of systematization, many survived.

Although it has not survived, more is known about it than any of his other works.

Although the Riksdag of the Estates of 1840 meditated compelling him to abdicate, Charles John survived that abdication controversy and he went on to have his silver jubilee, which was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 18 February 1843.

Although the Ming capital Beijing fell in 1644 to a rebellion led by Li Zicheng ( who established the Shun Dynasty, soon replaced by the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty ), regimes loyal to the Ming throne — collectively called the Southern Ming — survived until 1662.

Although he had a large family, he was survived by only one son, Albert, afterwards the German king Albert I.

Although marsupials and placental mammals did coexist in Australia in the Eocene, only marsupials have survived to the present.

Although this session never took place, it led to press rumours of a planned-but-abandoned supergroup named HELP ( Hendrix-Emerson-Lake-Palmer ) which survived for over forty years until Lake finally debunked them in 2012.

Although the extent of the privilege has been ill-defined, three features survived to the 20th century: the right to be tried by fellow peers in the Lord High Steward's Court and in the House of Lords ( abolished in 1948 ); the personal right of access to the Sovereign at any time, but this privilege has long been obsolete ; and the right to be exempt from civil arrest ( a privilege that has been used only twice since 1945 ).

Although she survived the sinking, Mrs Dawson had lost her two young children during the night.

Although Lavaud mentions that the ‘ menagerie ’ placed on board the Aube at Brest included not only the cattle, but geese, turkey cocks and hens, pigeons and even rabbits, it is not clear whether any of these survived.