Original WW2 Photos, Eastern Front Collection Vol 1

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.

Random Images From Collection
Land Rover 101 GS (69 FL 22) (Copyright of Tim Neate. This photo should not be reproduced without his permission)
Land Rover 101 GS (69 FL 22) (Copyr
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tractor (Q 486 MHK)
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tr
Berlin May/June 1945 199
Berlin May/June 1945 199
Chieftain Tank Mk6 AVLB (02 EB 18)Trailer, Sankey (24 GT 40)(Copyright of Tim Neate. This photo should not be reproduced without his permission)
Chieftain Tank Mk6 AVLB (02 EB 18)T
Land Rover 90 Defender (74 KF 53)
Land Rover 90 Defender (74 KF 53)
P275 HMS Raider (Archer Class Navy Patrol Vessel) in Portsmouth, 2007 (Copyright Brian Burnell)
P275 HMS Raider (Archer Class Navy
Bedford TK 4 Ton 4x2 Cargo (45 GJ 65)
Bedford TK 4 Ton 4x2 Cargo (45 GJ 6
Eastern Front Collection 496
Eastern Front Collection 496
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (Q 491 GJA)
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (Q 491
Austin Champ (BSL 655)(75 BE 74)(Courtesy of Ian)
Austin Champ (BSL 655)(75 BE 74)(Co
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Dodge WC-56 Command Car (JPP 320)
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Dodge WC-
Land Rover 101 Ambulance (CRH 311 X)
Land Rover 101 Ambulance (CRH 311 X
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Hotchkiss M201 Jeep (PSJ 663)
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Hotchkiss
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (KEX 839)
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (KEX 839)
Normandy 1944 Collection 186
Normandy 1944 Collection 186
US 35 Infantry Division (Santa Fe)
US 35 Infantry Division (Santa Fe)
Staffordshire Regt Museum - WW1 Trenches
Staffordshire Regt Museum - WW1 Tre
Scammell S26 6x4 Tipper Truck (93 KC 20)
Scammell S26 6x4 Tipper Truck (93 K
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tractor (17 KL 96)
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra
Seddon Atkinson 401 4x2 Tractor (03 KF 98)
Seddon Atkinson 401 4x2 Tractor (03