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
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Eastern Front Collection 210
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Eastern Front Collection 223
Eastern Front Collection 224
Berlin May/June 1945 175 |
Diamond T 969 4Ton 6x6 Wrecker (RSU |
Alvis Saladin Armoured Car (DSJ 640 |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Office (SAA 917 |
Dodge S46 4x2 Van (09 KF 76) Blue |
Normandy 1944 Collection 475 |
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (Q 290 UDW) |
Austin 10hp Light Utility & Dr |
Normandy 1944 Collection 428 |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (TM |
Eastern Front Collection 224 |
Mack NR9 10Ton 6x4 Cargo (BL-73-YX) |
Eastern Front Collection 1299 |
Abbot 105mm SP Gun (08 EB 01) Side |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (RVS 433) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 723 |
Eastern Front Collection 312 |
HS Harrier (XV-759) 3 |
Austin Gipsy LWB (CYY 273 C) |
Morris C4 15cwt GS (FJK 445) |