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 171
Eastern Front Collection 172
Eastern Front Collection 173
Eastern Front Collection 174
Eastern Front Collection 175
Eastern Front Collection 176
Eastern Front Collection 177
Eastern Front Collection 178
Eastern Front Collection 179
Eastern Front Collection 18
Eastern Front Collection 180
Eastern Front Collection 181
Eastern Front Collection 182
Eastern Front Collection 183
Eastern Front Collection 184
Eastern Front Collection 185
Eastern Front Collection 186
Eastern Front Collection 187
Eastern Front Collection 188
Eastern Front Collection 189
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (NRX 534 |
Eastern Front Collection 1253 |
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (33 KE 30) |
Ford Iveco Cargo 10Ton 6x4 (15 AY 4 |
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (PSU 884) |
Chevrolet CGT Field Artillery Tract |
Normandy 1944 Collection 706 |
Eastern Front Collection 860 |
Eastern Front Collection 72 |
Uaz 469 4x4 Field Car (UNPF-3328) |
AEC Matador Gun Tractor Western Des |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (50 |
Zil 131 3.5Ton 6x6 Radio Truck (Q 2 |
Eastern Front Collection 256 |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (16 |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (MFO 686 |
Dennis Max Mk2 6Ton 4x2 GS (VPO 558 |
Berlin May/June 1945 197 |
AEC 0853 Matador (981 BN) |
German Officers in Discussion |