This is Volume 5 showing the next batch of 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 1061
Eastern Front Collection 1062
Eastern Front Collection 1063
Eastern Front Collection 1064
Eastern Front Collection 1065
Eastern Front Collection 1066
Eastern Front Collection 1067
Eastern Front Collection 1068
Eastern Front Collection 1069
Eastern Front Collection 1070
Eastern Front Collection 1071
Eastern Front Collection 1072
Eastern Front Collection 1073
Eastern Front Collection 1074
Eastern Front Collection 1075
Eastern Front Collection 1076
Eastern Front Collection 1077
Eastern Front Collection 1078
Eastern Front Collection 1079
Eastern Front Collection 1080
Bedford RL 3Ton Home Office (RYX 36 |
Eastern Front Collection 727 |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (BT-49-NY)(N |
Eastern Front Collection 1519 |
Scammell Crusader 6x4 Tractor (24 G |
16 Signals Regiment |
Ford F30 30cwt LAA Tractor |
Bedford QLR 3Ton Wireless (11 YX 64 |
Eastern Front Collection 1192 |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (387 CH |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (22 KF 98) |
British Troops in France |
US 38 Infantry Division (Cyclone) |
Eastern Front Collection 251 |
Humber Pig 1 Ton Armoured Car (WPM |
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tr |
Land Rover S3 Shorland Armoured Car |
Chevrolet C8 8cwt HUP (DUX 91) |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (246 XUM |
AEC Mandator 4x2 Tractor (91 RN 63) |