American following the instructions on page 79 of TM 31-201-1: this item consists of a glass bottle containing gasoline and concentrated sulfuric acid. The exterior of the bottle is wrapped with a rag or absorbent paper. Just before use, the rag is soaked with a saturated solution of granulated sugar and potassium chlorate. Thrown against hard surface e targets such as tanks, automotive vehicles, or railroad boxcars, this fire bottle is a very effective incendiary.
American following the instructions on page 79 of TM 31-201-1: this item consists of a glass bottle containing gasoline and concentrated sulfuric acid. The exterior of the bottle is wrapped with a rag or absorbent paper. Just before use, the rag is soaked with a saturated solution of granulated sugar and potassium chlorate. Thrown against hard surface e targets such as tanks, automotive vehicles, or railroad boxcars, this fire bottle is a very effective incendiary.