Original WW2 Photos, Eastern Front Collection Vol 1

This is Volume I showing the first 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.

Random Images From Collection
Willys MB Jeep (875 XUS)(Courtesy of Mike Carey)
Willys MB Jeep (875 XUS)(Courtesy o
British 61 Infantry Division (Printed)
British 61 Infantry Division (Print
AEC 0853 Matador (FWP 899)
AEC 0853 Matador (FWP 899)
Diamond T 980 M20 Prime Mover (JSU 825) 2
Diamond T 980 M20 Prime Mover (JSU
P291 HMS Puncher (Archer Class Navy Patrol Vessel) in Portsmouth (Copyright Brian Burnell)
P291 HMS Puncher (Archer Class Navy
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Wrecker (48 CL 85)
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Wrecker (48 CL
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (72 YP 65)
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (72 YP 65)
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (UPH 810 X) 2
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (UPH 810 X)
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (292 WTJ)
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (292 WTJ)
Bedford TK HCB-Angus Fire Tender (48 KG 95)
Bedford TK HCB-Angus Fire Tender (4
Ford F15 15cwt GS (VSV 464)
Ford F15 15cwt GS (VSV 464)
Eastern Front Collection 1010
Eastern Front Collection 1010
Normandy 1944 Collection 816
Normandy 1944 Collection 816
MAN 630 L2AE 5Ton 4x4 Cargo (CRP 143 X)
MAN 630 L2AE 5Ton 4x4 Cargo (CRP 14
AEC 0853 Matador (TAN 494 F)
AEC 0853 Matador (TAN 494 F)
D90 HMS Southampton (Type 42 Class Destroyer)(Copyright of Bruce Burnell) Photographed June 2008
D90 HMS Southampton (Type 42 Class
Ford Iveco Cargo 10Ton 6x4 (15 AY 45)
Ford Iveco Cargo 10Ton 6x4 (15 AY 4
Original German WW2 Studio Photo 33
Original German WW2 Studio Photo 33
Ford F8 8cwt GS (LEV 96)
Ford F8 8cwt GS (LEV 96)
Eastern Front Collection 535
Eastern Front Collection 535