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.
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Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (WMF 941) |
Morris C8 15cwt GS (BMR 795 B) |
Diamond T 980 M20 Prime Mover (CSU |
Humber Heavy Utility (RBD 883) 3 |
P292 HMS Charger (Archer Class Navy |
Wolverhampton Bantock House 1940\ |
AEC 0870 Militant Mk3 10Ton Recover |
Humber 1Ton Wireless (DSU 866) |
AEC 0860 Militant Mk1 10Ton Cargo |
Panther in Bovington Tank Museum (1 |
Land Rover S3 109 (38 FM 23) |
Vauxhall Astra Estate (GC 73 AA) |
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (PYL 140 |
Dodge 100 G26T 4x2 Tractor (87 RN 6 |
Oshkosh Close Support Tanker (DF 89 |
Leyland Martian 10 ton Cargo (47 BM |
Polikarpov I-16 Fighter (6) |
Eastern Front Collection 1115 |
Austin K2 Ambulance (KYW 896) |
1 Artillery Brigade (Subdued) |