Greek fire - The Byzantine ultimate weapon

Part from the History Channel ,documentary series Ancient Discoveries episode 25, Ancient Death Machines.

Greek fire was an incendiary weapon used by the East Roman or Byzantine Empire. The Byzantines typically used it in naval battles to great effect as it could continue burning while floating on water. It provided a technological advantage, and was responsible for many key Byzantine military victories, most notably the salvation of Constantinople from two Arab sieges, thus securing the Empire's survival.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_fire

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