10 Game Of Thrones Moments Ripped Off From History

5. The Battle Of Blackwater Bay Happened

The Battle of Blackwater Bay was a stunning scene in Game Of Thrones, with the bright green wildfire tearing through Stannis Baratheon's fleet as he sought after taking his rightful seat on the throne. It shares stark similarities with The Second Arab Siege Of Constantinople. The Arab troops on the ground could not breach the castle walls of the Byzantine city, while their fleet was rapidly disbanded by Greek Fire. Like wildfire, Greek Fire continued to burn on top of the water, making it incredibly effective against ships, and any surviving Arab forces sunk as they retreated from the city.