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 207
Eastern Front Collection 208
Eastern Front Collection 209
Eastern Front Collection 21
Eastern Front Collection 210
Eastern Front Collection 211
Eastern Front Collection 212
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Eastern Front Collection 215
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Eastern Front Collection 223
Eastern Front Collection 224
Eastern Front Collection 1040 |
Berlin May/June 1945 80 |
Eastern Front Collection 1094 |
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (51 HG 05 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 162 |
Thornycroft Amazon WF SWB Coles Mk7 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 401 |
DAF 4x2 Truck (VA-66-02) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 264 |
Eastern Front Collection 1483 |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (KLK 334) |
Austin 10hp Staff Car (BJY 98) |
Ford F30 30cwt LAA Tractor (JUO 51) |
Eastern Front Collection 1525 |
Humber 1Ton Wireless (WFX 417) |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (BXA 126) |
British 24 Independent Guards Briga |
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (HVS 891) |
Eastern Front Collection 1442 |
Land Rover 110 Defender (00 KF 59) |