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Bookmark or Share- Greek fire - WikipediaGreek fire was an incendiary weapon system used by the Byzantine Empire from the seventh to the fourteenth centuries.
- Greek Fire - World History EncyclopediaGreek Fire was an incendiary weapon first used in Byzantine warfare in 678 CE. The napalm of ancient warfare, the highly flammable liquid was made of secret ingredients and used both in catapulted incendiary bombs and sprayed under pressure so as to launch flames at enemy ships and fortifications.
- Greek fire | Byzantine, Naval Warfare, Incendiary | BritannicaGreek fire, any of several flammable compositions that were used in warfare in ancient and medieval times. More specifically, the term refers to a mixture introduced by the Byzantine Greeks in the 7th century ce.
- The Mysterious Greek Fire Weapon of the Byzantine EmpireWidely known as Greek Fire, this mighty weapon enabled the Byzantine Empire to survive and maintain its power through many attacks from various enemies. The weapon could be compared to the modern day flame-thrower.
- Why Greek Fire Was The Ancient World's Most Devastating WeaponDeveloped by the Byzantine Empire in 672 C.E., Greek fire was a top-secret combustible compound used during naval battles to set enemy ships ablaze. Although enemies of the Byzantine Empire stole this weapon, they were never able to recreate it for themselves.
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