Late Roman Cataphracts

Originating in Persia, Cataphracts are a form of heavy armored cavalry. Utilized by many kingdoms and empires throughout history, the cataphracts were primarily known for the decisiveness of the shock tactics employed, as well as the amount of armor they wore. While it was not ubiquitous, the iconic outline of a cataphract is a fighter in armor from head to toe surmounting a similarly armored horse. Roman cataphracts went through several distinct phases. At first, the empire took on the service…

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