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 1141
Eastern Front Collection 1142
Eastern Front Collection 1143
Eastern Front Collection 1144
Eastern Front Collection 1145
Eastern Front Collection 1146
Eastern Front Collection 1147
Eastern Front Collection 1148
Eastern Front Collection 1149
Eastern Front Collection 1150
Eastern Front Collection 1151
Eastern Front Collection 1152
Eastern Front Collection 1153
Eastern Front Collection 1154
Eastern Front Collection 1155
Eastern Front Collection 1156
Eastern Front Collection 1157
Eastern Front Collection 1158
Eastern Front Collection 1159
Eastern Front Collection 1160
International Mk5 5 Ton Cargo (176- |
Eastern Front Collection 174 |
Eastern Front Collection 1248 |
US 312 Logistical Command |
Bedford OXC 4x2 Tractor (GXE 890) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 738 |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Heavy Recover |
Normandy 1944 Collection 615 |
Eastern Front Collection 1516 |
Crossley Fire Tender (RAF Cosford M |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Office (SAA 917 |
Alvis Saracen APC (MFF 713) (30 BA |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (82 KH 90) |
Eastern Front Collection 746 |
US Army Convoy 3 |
Land Rover Gloster Saro TACR 2A (31 |
Austin 10hp Staff Car (BJY 98) |
M5A1 Half Track (MSU 506) |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton PIPS (25 GN 45) |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (USU 435) |