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
Normandy 1944 Collection 815
Normandy 1944 Collection 815
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (34 KE 64)(Copyright David May)
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (34 KE 64)
Unipower BR90 8x8 Bridging System Vehicle (13 CP 18)
Unipower BR90 8x8 Bridging System V
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (17 KA 38)
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (17 KA 38
Jagd Panther (2)
Jagd Panther (2)
MAN-ERF HX18 6Ton 4x4 Cargo (KY 36 AB)(Copyright of John Peckmore)
MAN-ERF HX18 6Ton 4x4 Cargo (KY 36
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck (11 GB 94)
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck
Berlin May/June 1945 105
Berlin May/June 1945 105
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 SWB Wrecker (1094 RN)
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 SWB Wrecker (10
Austin K6 3 ton Breakdown Gantry (91 YW 18)
Austin K6 3 ton Breakdown Gantry (9
MAN-ERF HX18 6Ton 4x4 Cargo (GZ 80 AB)(Copyright of Colin Martin)
MAN-ERF HX18 6Ton 4x4 Cargo (GZ 80
Humber 1Ton Wireless (DSU 866)
Humber 1Ton Wireless (DSU 866)
Land Rover S3 109 (29 HF 86)
Land Rover S3 109 (29 HF 86)
Berlin May/June 1945 175
Berlin May/June 1945 175
Eastern Front Collection 1293
Eastern Front Collection 1293
Foden 8x6 IMMLC Drops (AD 78 AA)
Foden 8x6 IMMLC Drops (AD 78 AA)
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (35 BR 74) - Suez 1956, loading onto an LST
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (35 BR 74
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (418 FE)
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (418 FE
Land Rover 110 Defender (MYK 329 X)
Land Rover 110 Defender (MYK 329 X)
Normandy 1944 Collection 823
Normandy 1944 Collection 823