As Strong as a Tank, the Horse Armor of Gaya

This artifact is a suit of armor designed to be worn by a horse, and was excavated from the region formerly occupied by Gaya. As you can see, the neck, chest and body plates of the armor have each been perfectly preserved.

At that time, when conflicts between kingdoms were frequent, powerful iron weaponry was commonly deployed. Strong armor was therefore necessary to protect both troops and horses.

Armor was necessary equipment not only for soldiers, but also for horses in battle. Gaya was able to produce them due to its superior ironworking skills. Indeed, the advanced iron production of Gaya permitted the simultaneous development of both weaponry and protective armory.

Horse armor was also found in western countries. Knights, even before the Crusades, protected their bodies with dazzling plate mail and their horses with silvery armor. Imagine a brigade of cavalry mounted on armored horses and armed with spears advancing towards the enemy. It’s easy to see how their sudden attack would successfully disrupt the enemy? The combination of iron weapons and armored horses charging an infantry regiment is comparable to the power of a tank in modern terms. Horse armor was an innovative invention that conferred a greater chance of victory in battle.