Which limitation of the Byzantine Empire’s _cheirosiphōn_ (hand-held flame projector) dictated fleet tactic?

💡 Explanation

Limited range of the _cheirosiphōn_, a flame projector used to deploy Greek fire, necessitated direct, close-quarters naval combat; thus the empire prioritized ramming tactics, because its short reach demanded minimal spacing rather than broadside attacks utilizing larger battle lines.

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