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.
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Bedford RL 3Ton Home Office (SXF 28 |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Combat Engineer Tractor (CET) |
AEC Mercury 4x2 Tractor (70 AN 13) |
Avro Vulcan (XM-656) |
M4 105mm Sherman (1) |
Land Rover 90 Defender (62 KF 49) R |
Alvis Stalwart Amphibious Truck (91 |
Tracked Rapier (49 KB 50) |
Bedford TM 4x4 Cargo (64 GT 00) |
8 Armoured Brigade (Embroid) |
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Eastern Front Collection 1248 |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (23 ER 84 |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (907 JJO) |
Chevrolet C15 15cwt GS (MNJ 250) |
Alvis Stalwart Amphibious Truck (17 |
Dodge WC-21 Half Ton Carryall (PSY |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (VFF 320) |
Humber Heavy Utility (GXW 323) |