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 1141
Eastern Front Collection 1142
Eastern Front Collection 1143
Eastern Front Collection 1144
Eastern Front Collection 1145
Eastern Front Collection 1146
Eastern Front Collection 1147
Eastern Front Collection 1148
Eastern Front Collection 1149
Eastern Front Collection 1150
Eastern Front Collection 1151
Eastern Front Collection 1152
Eastern Front Collection 1153
Eastern Front Collection 1154
Eastern Front Collection 1155
Eastern Front Collection 1156
Eastern Front Collection 1157
Eastern Front Collection 1158
Eastern Front Collection 1159
Eastern Front Collection 1160
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (DUJ 101) |
Eastern Front Collection 1060 |
Eastern Front Collection 1187 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 359 |
Bedford TM 4x4 Cargo (48 GT 65) |
Bedford CF LWB Ambulance (00 HH 37) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 375 |
Eastern Front Collection 1249 |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (487 LUY) 2 |
Thornycroft Nubian Light Mobile Dig |
Eastern Front Collection 542 |
Land Rover 110 Defender (LZ 75 AA) |
Eastern Front Collection 407 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 301 |
Bedford QLD 3Ton Tanker (TOO 234 N) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 236 |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Daimler F |
AEC 0853 Matador (PFJ 849 M) |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (ESV 985) |
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (33 KE 23) |