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← HistoryWhich tactical advantage occurred when Byzantine dromons deployed Greek fire?
A)Disrupted enemy ramming attempts✓
B)Improved visibility during night raids
C)Accelerated vessel construction rates
D)Reduced reliance on sail power
💡 Explanation
The *incendiary projection* disrupted opponents because the intense, rapidly spreading fire consumed enemy vessels and created a defensive perimeter against boarding. Vessels using *ramming*, rather than other tactical options, were at extreme risk; therefore hindering this critical combat maneuver.
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