| rdfs:comment | - The Petrol Bomb (also known as the Molotov Cocktail or simply Molotov) is a thrown explosive weapon, similar to the Grenade. Unlike a Grenade however, it explodes on impact, and scatters fire that lasts for a few turns after detonation. The flames fall in accordance with the angle of impact, but are also affected by wind.
- The petrol bomb concept was first developed during the Spanish Civil War between July 1936 and April 1939, when they were used against Soviet tanks during a failed assault on the Nationalist stronghold, with it being used by both the Spanish Republicans and the Spanish Nationalists with some success. By the late 20th century, however, production of petrol bombs were halted, and also made illegal, although poorer countries and ragtag rebel groups still made use of the weapons.
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| abstract | - The petrol bomb concept was first developed during the Spanish Civil War between July 1936 and April 1939, when they were used against Soviet tanks during a failed assault on the Nationalist stronghold, with it being used by both the Spanish Republicans and the Spanish Nationalists with some success. The petrol bomb was given the name "Molotov cocktail" by the Finns during the Winter War, in response to Molotov's radio broadcasts that claimed the Soviets were airdropping food to the Finnish people, rather than bombing them. They frequently used them against tanks. The Molotov cocktail was later adopted by Britain near the beginning of World War II as a means to repel an immediate invasion, having heard of its use during the Winter War. By the late 20th century, however, production of petrol bombs were halted, and also made illegal, although poorer countries and ragtag rebel groups still made use of the weapons. During the 1980s, the PMC Diamond Dogs used petrol bombs. Eli himself used petrol bombs during his rematch with Diamond Dogs' leader, Venom Snake. In 2014, milita soldiers in the Middle East frequently used petrol bombs during their war against the PMC Praying Mantis, with several also being sold by Drebin 893.
- The Petrol Bomb (also known as the Molotov Cocktail or simply Molotov) is a thrown explosive weapon, similar to the Grenade. Unlike a Grenade however, it explodes on impact, and scatters fire that lasts for a few turns after detonation. The flames fall in accordance with the angle of impact, but are also affected by wind.
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