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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Eastern Front Collection 1127
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Eastern Front Collection 1139
Eastern Front Collection 1140
Diamond T 969 4Ton 6x6 Wrecker (LSU |
Diamond T 980 M20 Prime Mover (LSU |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (27 FM 80) |
Eastern Front Collection 1024 |
Foden 6x6 FH70 Artillery Tractor (4 |
Ford F30 30cwt LAA Tractor (963 LGU |
AEC 0860 Militant Mk1 10Ton Cargo ( |
AEC 854 Matador 5Ton 6x6 2500 Galls |
Aveling Barford 690 Dump Truck (01 |
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tr |
M109 155mm SPG (00 ED 24) |
Berlin May/June 1945 161 |
Bedford QLD 3Ton Van Body (RSU 635) |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 SWB Wrecker (10 |
Challenger 2 Tank (62 KK 15) |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (MFO 686 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 391 |
Leyland Retriever WLW3 3Ton 6x4 GS |
Berlin May/June 1945 1 |
Eastern Front Collection 351 |