A flamethrower is a weapon that projects a long, controllable stream of fire. They were first used by the Greeks in the 1st Century AD, but became more widely known during World War I and II for trench warfare.
Think of a flamethrower like an extreme super-soaker water gun at a pool party. Instead of shooting out water to soak your friends, it shoots out fire to deter enemies.
Greek Fire: An incendiary weapon used by the Byzantine Empire, similar to modern napalm.
Trench Warfare: A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.
World War I & II: The two global wars where flamethrowers were extensively used for warfare.
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