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    What was Greek fire?

    Question #122127. Asked by star_gazer. (Jun 26 11 8:21 PM)


    MsKreant

    		Greek fire was an incendiary weapon used by the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantines typically used it in naval battles to great effect as it could continue burning even under 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://www.ask.com/wiki/Greek_fire

    Jun 26 11, 8:56 PM
    star_gazer

    		The Confederacy also used Greek fire; however it was a different chemical coumpond than the ancients used.

    http://clintjohnsonbooks.com/plot/facts-behind-attack.html

    Jun 26 11, 9:08 PM

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