#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

3279.468 - 3302.894 Gregory Aldrete

Even as early as Alexander, there was a certain amount of standardization. But each one is still handmade, and that's important to keep in mind, each weapon, each piece of armor. Armor develops over time to fit the tactics. So the Greek hoplites are very heavy armor. The Roman infantrymen early in the republic is lighter. Eventually, they get this typical sort of chainmail shirt, helmet, shield.