17-9-10 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

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[frankderrico]

Talk about "close up and personal"

[Bob Seijas]

Looks like the guy is using the "soak" method... I believe you could squirt the thrower without lighting it, let it sink in, then light it up.

[Flying10uk]

This film has to show the "mother of all flame throwers" and some original parts were excavated from the battlefield some years ago which prompted a replica to be made with the help of the Royal Engineers. The full story is told here but anyone just wishing to see the replica in action will find it at around 40 mins if they start the video there. This video does demonstrate the full power and potential of this flame thrower which was designed to be used against people in warfare. For anyone who is easily upset, please don't watch it.

[Ovidio]

Horrible...

[Flying10uk]

It is but unfortunately these things happen in war.

[browningautorifle]

I believe you could squirt the thrower without lighting it, let it sink in, then light it up.

That's right, a wet shot and then a hot shot.

[Mark in Rochester]

Greek fire was an incendiary weapon used by the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire that was first developed c. 672. The Byzantines typically used it in naval battles to great effect, as it could continue burning while floating on water. It provided a technological advantage and was responsible for many key Byzantine military victories, most notably the salvation of Constantinople from two Arab sieges, thus securing the Empire's survival.