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
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (AR 91 AA) |
Eastern Front Collection 952 |
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (50 KK 14) |
Eastern Front Collection 1567 |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (CYC 542 A) |
Diamond T 969 4Ton 6x6 Wrecker |
Austin K9 1 Ton Wireless (YCH 71 Y) |
Morris C8 15cwt GS (289 EKX) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 505 |
8 Armoured Brigade (Embroid) |
Willys MB Jeep (YSU 126) |
Eastern Front Collection 810 |
Bedford TK 4x2 Tractor (32 GX 06) |
Wolverhampton Bantock House 1940\ |
AEC 0853 Matador (JSU 714) 2 |
Eastern Front Collection 1087 |
Berlin May/June 1945 104 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 37 |
GMC 353 CCKQ 6x6 Cargo (VFO 362) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 183 |