Finns angry over "Molotov cocktail" claims.(origin of weapons system)(Brief Article)

NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-18 June 2002-Finns angry over "Molotov cocktail" claims (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

Finns are reportedly angry about a Russian attempt to take the credit for the creation of the "Molotov cocktail", a much-feared weapon used by the Finnish forces during the Winter War.

Hatsina, an alcohol manufacturer in St Petersburg, Russia has reportedly made a mixed alcohol drink called Molotov Cocktail and on the back of the bottle it is claimed that the weapon really was a fire bomb developed by the Red Army during the…