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← HistoryWhich limitation constrained Byzantine Greek Fire deployment from siphon warships?
A)Crew exposure to fire hazards✓
B)Lack skilled chemical manufacturers
C)Inefficient bellows cooling mechanism
D)Inability traverse at high speeds
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Direct crew exposure limited Byzantine Greek Fire because the pressurized flamethrowers' close proximity made operators vulnerable to blow-back and accidents; therefore ships could only approach up to a relatively close range, rather than engaging at longer distances.
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