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 1121
Eastern Front Collection 1122
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Eastern Front Collection 1124
Eastern Front Collection 1125
Eastern Front Collection 1126
Eastern Front Collection 1127
Eastern Front Collection 1128
Eastern Front Collection 1129
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Eastern Front Collection 1131
Eastern Front Collection 1132
Eastern Front Collection 1133
Eastern Front Collection 1134
Eastern Front Collection 1135
Eastern Front Collection 1136
Eastern Front Collection 1137
Eastern Front Collection 1138
Eastern Front Collection 1139
Eastern Front Collection 1140
Fordson Thames E4 3Ton 4x4 (014 SK) |
Eastern Front Collection 221 |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Land Rove |
Land Rover 90 Defender (53 KG 75) |
Eastern Front Collection 339 |
Hotchkiss M201 Jeep (OSJ 164) |
Leyland Hippo Mk3 10Ton (MSU 485) |
Bedford QLD 3Ton House Body (RSU 63 |
M5A1 Half Track (YSV 984) |
Scimitar CVRT Tank (06 FD 65) |
Carmichael Unipower Mk10E 6x6 Fire |
Austin K2 Ambulance (UVS 647) |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck |
Eastern Front Collection 1035 |
Eastern Front Collection 904 |
Bedford TK 4x2 Tractor (65 KB 16) |
Ford WOT 2H 15cwt Radar (420 XUR) F |
Austin K9 1Ton GS (068 HA) |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Bedford O |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Wrecker (YSU 35 |