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 1081
Eastern Front Collection 1082
Eastern Front Collection 1083
Eastern Front Collection 1084
Eastern Front Collection 1085
Eastern Front Collection 1086
Eastern Front Collection 1087
Eastern Front Collection 1088
Eastern Front Collection 1089
Eastern Front Collection 1090
Eastern Front Collection 1091
Eastern Front Collection 1092
Eastern Front Collection 1093
Eastern Front Collection 1094
Eastern Front Collection 1095
Eastern Front Collection 1096
Eastern Front Collection 1097
Eastern Front Collection 1098
Eastern Front Collection 1099
Eastern Front Collection 1100
Thornycroft TFA B81 Nubian Fir Tend |
M5A1 Half Track (SSu x63) |
Eastern Front Collection 552 |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (LGV 571) |
Eastern Front Collection 986 |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck |
Land Rover 110 Defender |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Tanker (HBD 262)(B |
Diamond T 968A 4Ton 6x6 Cargo |
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (XPC 75 N) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 626 |
AEC 0853 Matador (PFJ 849 M) |
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (74 KK 09)(C |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (ESV 985) |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (HSU 695) |
Eastern Front Collection 434 |
Eastern Front Collection 1544 |
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (A-3411)(Malta |
1 Mechanised Brigade (Desert) |
GMC 352 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (SDX 162 X) |