[Ancesthntr]

“I have studied asymmetrical warfare for over a decade. I think it is important to know this stuff.”

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I agree, which is why I know about the link. What the Ukrainians did to that Russian tank in the video shown in this thread is a perfect example of how to combat an armored vehicle that otherwise would be practically invulnerable to civilians or lightly-armed paramilitary. Just get 20 of your closest friends, coordinate them somewhat, and your opponent can remove one vehicle from their inventory (and the crew).

FYI, speaking of asymmetrical warfare, one of my favorite stories from WW2 was about an interview with Marshal Tito (then not yet a Marshal, but the leader of the largest Yugoslav partisan outfit) shortly after the German invasion. The interviewer asked him how his men, armed only with old rifles, would be able to successfully take on the Germans, armed with their new Panzers. Tito’s response was really enlightening: “When the Germans get out of their new Panzers to take a piss, my men will shoot them with their old rifles.” Brilliant on both a tactical and strategic level - and funny, to boot (showing the man’s obvious intelligence).

[T-Bone Texan]

I have never made a Molotov cocktail. All my knowledge is theoretical.

Question: it seems dangerous to stuff the rag into the bottle due to risk of premature ignition. I saw an instance where the maker simply tied the cloth around the neck, and sealed the bottle.

Would that method be as efficacious?

I understand that the goal is for the flame to make contact with the fuel upon impact. Don’t know if this method would hinder that.

Great advice re: oatmeal. Liquid dish soap was always my go to.