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 1161
Eastern Front Collection 1162
Eastern Front Collection 1163
Eastern Front Collection 1164
Eastern Front Collection 1165
Eastern Front Collection 1166
Eastern Front Collection 1167
Eastern Front Collection 1168
Eastern Front Collection 1169
Eastern Front Collection 1170
Eastern Front Collection 1171
Eastern Front Collection 1172
Eastern Front Collection 1173
Eastern Front Collection 1174
Eastern Front Collection 1175
Eastern Front Collection 1176
Eastern Front Collection 1177
Eastern Front Collection 1178
Eastern Front Collection 1179
Eastern Front Collection 1180
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (MUD 248) |
Stoewer 40 Kfz.2-40 Radio Car (WH-2 |
Austin K2 Ambulance |
Scammell SV1T Breakdown (PSU 187) |
Willys MB Jeep (EJW 816) |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (85 KF 42) |
Simba Armoured Car (F 447 GNT) |
Bedford MWC Water Tanker(KFF 155) 2 |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (TYJ 376) |
Austin Champ (210 UXJ)(6948 RN) Fro |
Land Rover S1 80 (OXV 593) |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (RTV 454 |
US 7 Armored Division |
AEC 0853 Matador (KSU 934) |
Bedford TM 6x6 Cargo (40 KE 17) |
US 2 Infantry Division (Indian Head |
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (RSY 883) |
Polikarpov I-16 Fighter (8) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 380 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 884 |