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
ATS Tyburn Camp, 1945. Ely Grange, Frant, near Royal Tunbrudge Wells, Sussex
ATS Tyburn Camp, 1945. Ely Grange,
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (72 YP 65)
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (72 YP 65)
Austin Champ (JNN 608 D)
Austin Champ (JNN 608 D)
Morris C8 15cwt GS (DDL 859)
Morris C8 15cwt GS (DDL 859)
Normandy 1944 Collection 256
Normandy 1944 Collection 256
AEC Mercury 4x2 Tractor (08 FK 24)
AEC Mercury 4x2 Tractor (08 FK 24)
Eastern Front Collection 702
Eastern Front Collection 702
Normandy 1944 Collection 335
Normandy 1944 Collection 335
Normandy 1944 Collection 370
Normandy 1944 Collection 370
Leyland Mastiff 4x2 Tractor (73 AN 67)
Leyland Mastiff 4x2 Tractor (73 AN
AEC Coles L96404-5 7-10Ton Fully Slewing Crane (Q 817 HNM)
AEC Coles L96404-5 7-10Ton Fully Sl
Eastern Front Collection 1273
Eastern Front Collection 1273
AEC 0870 Militant Mk3 10Ton Recovery (Q 511 LRH)
AEC 0870 Militant Mk3 10Ton Recover
Bedford RL 3 ton 4x4 Cargo (21 DE 81) with Side Tilts
Bedford RL 3 ton 4x4 Cargo (21 DE 8
Austin 10hp Staff Car Conversion (FXP 491)
Austin 10hp Staff Car Conversion (F
GMC 352 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (TAS 895) 2
GMC 352 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (TAS 895) 2
Normandy 1944 Collection 158
Normandy 1944 Collection 158
P291 HMS Puncher (Archer Class Navy Patrol Vessel) in Portsmouth (Copyright Brian Burnell)
P291 HMS Puncher (Archer Class Navy
D95 HMS Manchester (Type 42 Class Destroyer)
D95 HMS Manchester (Type 42 Class D
Blackhawk UH-60 Utility Helicopter 7
Blackhawk UH-60 Utility Helicopter