The
Molotov cocktail, an improvised incendiary weapon, gained fame
during the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union (1939-1940). Named
mockingly after Soviet diplomat Vyacheslav Molotov, these devices were crucial
in Finland’s defense against Soviet tanks. Despite being outnumbered, Finnish
forces effectively used Molotov cocktails to disable enemy vehicles and set
fires, becoming a symbol of resistance. The weapon's effectiveness led to its
adoption in World War II and beyond, used in various global conflicts and
uprisings.
Molotov Cocktail and The Winter War
The Molotov cocktail, an improvised incendiary weapon, gained fame during the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union (1939-1940). Named mockingly after Soviet diplomat Vyacheslav Molotov, these devices were crucial in Finland’s defense against Soviet tanks. Despite being outnumbered, Finnish forces effectively used Molotov cocktails to disable enemy vehicles and set fires, becoming a symbol of resistance. The weapon's effectiveness led to its adoption in World War II and beyond, used in various global conflicts and uprisings.
Molotov Cocktail and The Winter War