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
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Eastern Front Collection 185
Eastern Front Collection 186
Eastern Front Collection 187
Eastern Front Collection 188
Eastern Front Collection 189
Land Rover S1 80 (OXV 593) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 301 |
Fred in Holland, 28 October 1944 |
Ford F30 30cwt LAA Tractor (JUO 54) |
Eastern Front Collection 1284 |
Pacific M26 40Ton Tractor |
MAN-ERF HX18 6Ton 4x4 Cargo (KP 24 |
Austin K2 Ambulance (ASV 146) |
Eastern Front Collection 1476 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 493 |
Land Rover 127 Rapier (13 AY 76) |
Bedford QLD 3Ton GS (KSV 712) |
AEC Marshal 10Ton 6x4 Oxygen Plant |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (SOU 662) |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (Q 52 GB |
AEC 0853 Matador (981 BN) |
Scammell Constructor 20Ton 6x6 Trac |
Light Tank MkVIA in North Africa |
Ford WOT 2H 15cwt (USU 458) |
Eastern Front Collection 799 |