Did they put the boys in armor then?
BTW - ARMOR is a legit spelling for the word.
ar·mor ( P ) Pronunciation Key (ärmr)
n.
A defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons.
A tough, protective covering, such as the bony scales covering certain animals or the metallic plates on tanks or warships.
Yep, they did.