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
Berlin May/June 1945 169
Berlin May/June 1945 169
East Anglian Training Brigade Group
East Anglian Training Brigade Group
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (GHO 44 N) 2
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (GHO 44 N) 2
Austin K5 3Ton GS (TNT 429)
Austin K5 3Ton GS (TNT 429)
Eastern Front Collection 1219
Eastern Front Collection 1219
Bedford OWB Bus Royal Navy (54 RN 12)(1:76 scale model by Oxford Diecasts)
Bedford OWB Bus Royal Navy (54 RN 1
Austin K9 1 Ton Wireless (YCH 71 Y) 4
Austin K9 1 Ton Wireless (YCH 71 Y)
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (Q 180 UDW)
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (Q 180 UD
Eastern Front Collection 1560
Eastern Front Collection 1560
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Wrecker (YSU 350)
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Wrecker (YSU 35
AEC 0870 Militant Mk3 10Ton Recovery (Q 903 NYA)
AEC 0870 Militant Mk3 10Ton Recover
Dennis 6x4 Tanker (NJ 87 AA)(Copyright of JE Passmore)
Dennis 6x4 Tanker (NJ 87 AA)(Copyri
D12 HMS Kent (County Class Destroyer) Leaving Portsmouth to be De-commissioned. Sold for scrap and broken up in India in 1998.
D12 HMS Kent (County Class Destroye
Challenger 1 Tank (34 KA 67)
Challenger 1 Tank (34 KA 67)
Normandy 1944 Collection 513
Normandy 1944 Collection 513
Foden 6x4 Low Mobility Tanker (10 HH 68)(Copyright of ERF Mania)
Foden 6x4 Low Mobility Tanker (10 H
Eastern Front Collection 384
Eastern Front Collection 384
Thornycroft Nubian Major Dennis Mk9 Crash Tender (28 AJ 39)
Thornycroft Nubian Major Dennis Mk9
Normandy 1944 Collection 540
Normandy 1944 Collection 540
Blackhawk UH-60 Utility Helicopter 13
Blackhawk UH-60 Utility Helicopter