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 1041
Eastern Front Collection 1042
Eastern Front Collection 1043
Eastern Front Collection 1044
Eastern Front Collection 1045
Eastern Front Collection 1046
Eastern Front Collection 1047
Eastern Front Collection 1048
Eastern Front Collection 1049
Eastern Front Collection 1050
Eastern Front Collection 1051
Eastern Front Collection 1052
Eastern Front Collection 1053
Eastern Front Collection 1054
Eastern Front Collection 1055
Eastern Front Collection 1056
Eastern Front Collection 1057
Eastern Front Collection 1058
Eastern Front Collection 1059
Eastern Front Collection 1060
Bedford J1 Lomas Ambulance (12 DL 1 |
VW KdF 82 Kubelwagen (VGJ 188) |
Diamond T 980 M20 Prime Mover (22 Y |
Humber Pig 1 Ton Armoured Car (46 B |
Dodge Commando G13 Wadham Stringer |
Normandy 1944 Collection 235 |
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tr |
Thornycroft SM GRN6 Big Ben 10Ton 6 |
willys-mb-jeep-svs-249 |
Eastern Front Collection 233 |
Willys MB Jeep (MSL 855)(Courtesy o |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (LGV 571) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 472 |
Eastern Front Collection 1447 |
Bedford QLB 3Ton Bofers (403 DEL) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 796 |
Bedford TM 4x4 Cargo (57 GT 00) |
Jet Provost T5B (XW-307) |
Eastern Front Collection 1298 |
Tiger I (2) |