This is Volume I showing the first 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 171
Eastern Front Collection 172
Eastern Front Collection 173
Eastern Front Collection 174
Eastern Front Collection 175
Eastern Front Collection 176
Eastern Front Collection 177
Eastern Front Collection 178
Eastern Front Collection 179
Eastern Front Collection 18
Eastern Front Collection 180
Eastern Front Collection 181
Eastern Front Collection 182
Eastern Front Collection 183
Eastern Front Collection 184
Eastern Front Collection 185
Eastern Front Collection 186
Eastern Front Collection 187
Eastern Front Collection 188
Eastern Front Collection 189
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (JSK 164 |
Austin Champ (VFO 310)(Courtesy of |
Normandy 1944 Collection 354 |
Eastern Front Collection 1583 |
AEC Mercury 4x2 Tractor (70 AN 12) |
Scammell SV1T Breakdown (Q 781 CGY) |
M3A1 Half Track |
Eastern Front Collection 1349 |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Normandy 1944 Collection 296 |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (NV |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Heavy Recover |
Bedford QLD 3Ton (EBL 634) |
Eastern Front Collection 858 |
Eastern Front Collection 606 |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (46 HF 25) |
Eastern Front Collection 21 |
Bedford OWB Bus Royal Navy (54 RN 1 |
Alvis Saracen APC (VSU 506) |
AEC 0853 Matador (RSY 529) |