Original WW2 Photos, Eastern Front Collection Vol 1

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.

Random Images From Collection
D90 HMS Southampton (Type 42 Class Destroyer)(Copyright of Bruce Burnell) Photographed June 2008
D90 HMS Southampton (Type 42 Class
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (OLC 951 P)
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (OLC 951 P)
Original German WW2 Studio Photo 18
Original German WW2 Studio Photo 18
Albion CX22S 6x4 Heavy Artillery Tractor (SVS 988)
Albion CX22S 6x4 Heavy Artillery Tr
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (72 KK 22)
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (72 KK 22)
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Tanker (19 GB 70)(Copyright ERF Mania)
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Tanker
Scammell Crusader 6x4 Tractor (64 GJ 37)
Scammell Crusader 6x4 Tractor (64 G
Land Rover 101 Ambulance (75 GJ 94)
Land Rover 101 Ambulance (75 GJ 94)
RASC 918 Company, B Platoon, possibly in Tunisia or Italy - Marked is Pvt Tommy Griffiths from Durham, but originally from Wales
RASC 918 Company, B Platoon, possib
Ford F15 15cwt GS (DAP 41 S)
Ford F15 15cwt GS (DAP 41 S)
Centurion Tank AVLB Bridgelayer (03 BA 27) 2
Centurion Tank AVLB Bridgelayer (03
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (76 KH 77)
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (76 KH 77)
Normandy 1944 Collection 8
Normandy 1944 Collection 8
Chevrolet C15 15cwt GS (GSV 556)(Courtesy of Chris)
Chevrolet C15 15cwt GS (GSV 556)(Co
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (521 FKL)
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (521 FKL)
Land Rover S3 109 (63 HG 62)
Land Rover S3 109 (63 HG 62)
Royal Army Ordnance Corps (Embroid)
Royal Army Ordnance Corps (Embroid)
Dodge WC-54 Ambulance (LVT 698)(Belg)
Dodge WC-54 Ambulance (LVT 698)(Bel
Normandy 1944 Collection 64
Normandy 1944 Collection 64
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (JOD 820)
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (JOD 820)