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 1101
Eastern Front Collection 1102
Eastern Front Collection 1103
Eastern Front Collection 1104
Eastern Front Collection 1105
Eastern Front Collection 1106
Eastern Front Collection 1107
Eastern Front Collection 1108
Eastern Front Collection 1109
Eastern Front Collection 1110
Eastern Front Collection 1111
Eastern Front Collection 1112
Eastern Front Collection 1113
Eastern Front Collection 1114
Eastern Front Collection 1115
Eastern Front Collection 1116
Eastern Front Collection 1117
Eastern Front Collection 1118
Eastern Front Collection 1119
Eastern Front Collection 1120
Centurion Tank AVLB Bridgelayer (03 |
AEC 0853 Matador (VPJ 468 S) |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (DGY 8 |
Land Rover 110 Defender (GVA 019)(M |
Normandy 1944 Collection 296 |
20 Scammell SV1T Breakdown |
Scimitar CVRT Tank (08 FD 13) |
AEC Matador Gun Tractor North West |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (08 FH 15) |
Berlin May/June 1945 31 |
Thornycroft TFA B81 Nubian Fir Tend |
Eastern Front Collection 590 |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (19 FG 62 |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (WFX 299) |
Eastern Front Collection 1447 |
Dodge M43 Ambulance (XSU 815) |
29 Open Blitz 1Ton 4x2 Ambulance |
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (30 KJ 30) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 427 |