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 1161
Eastern Front Collection 1162
Eastern Front Collection 1163
Eastern Front Collection 1164
Eastern Front Collection 1165
Eastern Front Collection 1166
Eastern Front Collection 1167
Eastern Front Collection 1168
Eastern Front Collection 1169
Eastern Front Collection 1170
Eastern Front Collection 1171
Eastern Front Collection 1172
Eastern Front Collection 1173
Eastern Front Collection 1174
Eastern Front Collection 1175
Eastern Front Collection 1176
Eastern Front Collection 1177
Eastern Front Collection 1178
Eastern Front Collection 1179
Eastern Front Collection 1180
Normandy 1944 Collection 699 |
Chevrolet C60S 3Ton Breakdown (WSU |
Land Rover S3 109 (17 GN 58) |
Velocette MAF 350cc (JUJ 636) |
BSA M20 500cc (1943)(189 XUF) |
Austin 10hp Light Utility (NRP 650) |
Eastern Front Collection 531 |
Indian 741B Motorcycle |
Austin K5 3Ton GS (VSV 622) 3 |
Bedford TM 6x6 Cargo (45 KE 15) |
AEC 0853 Matador (XUO 718 K)-718-k. |
Normandy 1944 Collection 199 |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Land Rover TACR1 Fire Tender (96 RN |
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (KEX 839) |
Durham Light Infantry (Embroid) |
MAN 630 L2AE 5Ton 4x4 Cargo (CRP 14 |
M3 Stuart Honey (3) |
Stug III SPG (1) |
Chevrolet CGT Field Artillery Tract |