This is Volume 5 showing the next batch of 250 photographs from a collection of photos taken by many servicemen on the Eastern Front, also known as the Russian Front. Starting in 1941 with the German invasion of Russia with the sunshine and the dust, then going on through the hard winter months that the German forces were unprepared for. The Russians forces were well used to the cold climate and so were better placed for winter warfare. Then the advance turned into a long retreat with bitter fighting and heavy casualties leading to the Fall of Berlin in May 1945.
The collection features uniforms and vehicles from both sides of the conflict and many of the photos illustrate the harsh conditions and the reality of warfare, which must have been a horrific experience whichever side your were on. Again, we have to say that Miliblog is NOT a political website at all. There are many enthusiasts across the world interested in the equipment and uniforms of the Second World War. Many are serious model makers and may even find an idea for a model diorama or even for painting of model figures. The aim of Miliblog here is to bring together photographs for these students of history.
Eastern Front Collection 1121
Eastern Front Collection 1122
Eastern Front Collection 1123
Eastern Front Collection 1124
Eastern Front Collection 1125
Eastern Front Collection 1126
Eastern Front Collection 1127
Eastern Front Collection 1128
Eastern Front Collection 1129
Eastern Front Collection 1130
Eastern Front Collection 1131
Eastern Front Collection 1132
Eastern Front Collection 1133
Eastern Front Collection 1134
Eastern Front Collection 1135
Eastern Front Collection 1136
Eastern Front Collection 1137
Eastern Front Collection 1138
Eastern Front Collection 1139
Eastern Front Collection 1140
Austin Champ (YVS 869)(74 BE 61) |
Eastern Front Collection 278 |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (90 KH 01)(Co |
Thornycroft TFA B81 Nubian Fir Tend |
Normandy 1944 Collection 663 |
Wolverhampton Bantock House 1940\ |
Berlin May/June 1945 141 |
AEC 0853 Matador (PYC 249 F) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 382 |
Diamond T 980 M20 Prime Mover (253 |
Convoy of Bussing NAG G31 6x4 Wirel |
AEC 0860 Militant Mk1 10Ton (Q 373 |
Austin K2 Ambulance (KYW 896) |
GMC 352 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (NBP 216) 2 |
Austin K2 Ambulance (FUF 48) |
Stug III SPG (3) |
15 Diamond T969A 4Ton 6x6 Wrecker |
Normandy 1944 Collection 878 |
Ford Iveco 3828 4x2 Tractor (62 RN |
Bedford OXC 4x2 Tractor |