This chapter discusses the Byzantines' secret weapon known as Greek Fire, its composition and method of deployment, and its historical significance in Byzantine history. It includes passages from Byzantine manuals and accounts of divine retribution for betraying the secret. The use of Greek Fire against the Rus fleet is also mentioned.
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