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New Russian bombs by G. H. Davis
Molotovs breadbaskets: Russias new dual-purpose bomb used during the Second World War. Its false head was filled with small incendiary bombs, released by a cap propeller. Its upper compartment held high explosive.
1940
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Bomb Bombing Bombs Compartment Davis Dual Explosion Explosive Explosives Falling False Filled Incendiary Propeller Purpose Released Section Soviet Ussr Weapon Upper Weapons
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Molotov's Breadbaskets: A Glimpse into the Dual-Purpose Bomb Used by the Soviet Union During World War II as Depicted in a Striking 1940 Illustration by G.H. Davis This evocative image, taken from the archives of the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, captures the essence of the dual-purpose bomb, a weapon of war that became synonymous with the Soviet Union's military arsenal during World War II. Known as "Molotov cocktails" or "Molotovs" in popular culture, these bombs were named after Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov due to their first use against Finnish forces in the Winter War of 1939-1940. The bomb, as depicted in this cross-section illustration by G.H. Davis, was designed to serve two distinct purposes. The false head of the bomb was filled with small incendiary bombs, which were released by a cap propeller, creating a devastating fireball upon impact. The upper compartment of the bomb, meanwhile, held high explosive, adding an additional destructive force to the weapon. The Molotov cocktail was a simple yet effective weapon, often used in close combat situations or when traditional aerial bombing was not an option. Its use was not limited to the Soviet Union, as other countries, including the United States, also employed similar makeshift incendiary bombs during the war. This powerful image, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News, offers a unique glimpse into the ingenuity and resourcefulness of wartime innovation, as well as the brutal realities of conflict. The Molotov cocktail, a symbol of both destruction and resilience, remains an enduring reminder of the complexities and contradictions of war.
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