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 1101
Eastern Front Collection 1102
Eastern Front Collection 1103
Eastern Front Collection 1104
Eastern Front Collection 1105
Eastern Front Collection 1106
Eastern Front Collection 1107
Eastern Front Collection 1108
Eastern Front Collection 1109
Eastern Front Collection 1110
Eastern Front Collection 1111
Eastern Front Collection 1112
Eastern Front Collection 1113
Eastern Front Collection 1114
Eastern Front Collection 1115
Eastern Front Collection 1116
Eastern Front Collection 1117
Eastern Front Collection 1118
Eastern Front Collection 1119
Eastern Front Collection 1120
Eastern Front Collection 1427 |
Leyland Retriever WLW3 6x4 Coles Cr |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Maintenance (Q 643 |
Ford Pierce Fire Tender (70L-692) |
Eastern Front Collection 1419 |
EWK-KHD M2 Alligator Amphibious Bri |
Seddon Atkinson 401 4x2 Tractor (03 |
Dodge WC-62 Weapons Carrier 6x6 (NF |
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tr |
Daimler Ferret Mk2 (02 DA 42) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 892 |
Eastern Front Collection 817 |
Scammell Mk10 Crash Truck (04 AY 55 |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (ESU 510) |
Eastern Front Collection 1374 |
Daimler Ferret Armoured Car Mk2 (OF |
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (JDL 256 N) |
AEC 0853 Matador (JDG 359) |
DAF 95-350 4x2 Tractor (KN-49-59) |
Scammell Crusader 6x4 Tractor (24 G |