Greek Fire

Greek Fire was an early incendiary first used by the Byzantine Empire. They primarily used it in their navy, it proved to be a technical advantage for them and secured their place in History. The most notable of these victories was the liberation of Constantinople from two, Arab sieges of the city. Greek fire was also used on the European Crusades which instilled the name 'Greek Fire'.

This weapon was deadly against drawbridges and overhangs on castle walls. The weapon itself could not be put out by conventional means, it could only be put out with urine. It was a weapon that must have struck fear into the hearts of warriors it was in every sense an ancient super weapon. The Pisans were the first to utilise the weapon in sea warfare. They even managed to make what was equal to the early flamethrowers. Being made out of wood, ship of that period stood little chance, against fire orientated weapons.

Castles and fortified cities had use of this medieval super weapon too.  With the fact you could launch greek fire in barrels, whichwould then smash on people, buildings and animals alike. It was earlier used by the Romans by fireing burning balls of cloth, launched by onager into Romes enimies. They could also be used on the battlefield in form of clay pots ( Grenades ) which would have struck terror into calvery and or elephants.