Alma 43:19

And it came to pass, that when the armies of the Lamanites saw that the people of Nephi, or that Moroni had prepared his people with breast-plates, and with arm-shields; yea, and also shields to defend their heads; and also they were dressed with thick clothing.

When the Lamanite armies saw Moroni’s people, they saw that Moroni had prepared his people with armor on their chests and arms. They also had shields to protect their heads. They wore thick clothing.

When the Lamanite armies saw that Moroni had equipped his men with breastplates, arm shields, and helmets to protect their heads—and that they wore thick armor—