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← HistoryWhich tactical benefit arose during Byzantine naval sieges from the _siphōn_?
A)Pressurized Greek fire projection✓
B)Ship ramming speed increase
C)Enhanced hull integrity defense
D)Oar synchronization optimization
💡 Explanation
Greek fire, a flammable compound, was projected using the _siphōn_'s pressurized nozzles; this allowed Byzantine ships to ignite enemy vessels at a distance, because effective deployment demoralized enemy sailors and set ships ablaze, therefore, yielding a significant tactical advantage, rather than merely ramming effectively.
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