The Molotov cocktail

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, The Molotov cocktail has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Nov 2025). The Molotov cocktail is mentioned as a weapon used by the Finns against the Soviet forces during the Winter War.

A Molotov cocktail is a hand-thrown incendiary weapon consisting of a frangible container filled with flammable substances and equipped with a fuse. It is typically a glass bottle filled with flammable liquids sealed with a cloth wick. In use, the fuse attached to the container is lit and the weapon is thrown, shattering on impact. This ignites the flammable substances contained in the bottle and spreads flames as the fuel burns.