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 19
Eastern Front Collection 190
Eastern Front Collection 191
Eastern Front Collection 192
Eastern Front Collection 193
Eastern Front Collection 194
Eastern Front Collection 195
Eastern Front Collection 196
Eastern Front Collection 197
Eastern Front Collection 198
Eastern Front Collection 199
Eastern Front Collection 2
Eastern Front Collection 20
Eastern Front Collection 200
Eastern Front Collection 201
Eastern Front Collection 202
Eastern Front Collection 203
Eastern Front Collection 204
Eastern Front Collection 205
Eastern Front Collection 206
Normandy 1944 Collection 756 |
DAF YA 126 1Ton 4x4 Cargo (VSV 663) |
Alvis Saracen APC (LFO 299) |
Eastern Front Collection 1193 |
Land Rover 101 GS (Q 606 NYB) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 605 |
Austin K9 1 Ton Wireless (PSU 810) |
DKW Munga 4x4 Field Car (JNP 696 C) |
Berlin May/June 1945 217 |
Ariel W/NG 350cc (230 UXA) |
Bedford RL 3Ton Home Office (NOY 67 |
Bedford OYD 3Ton (BHJ 800) |
D95 HMS Manchester (Type 42 Class D |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Normandy 1944 Collection 539 |
Austin K2 Ambulance (RRX 660 F) |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (UKA 194) |
Eastern Front Collection 1137 |
12 Mechanised Brigade (Subdued) |