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.
Eastern Front Collection 171
Eastern Front Collection 172
Eastern Front Collection 173
Eastern Front Collection 174
Eastern Front Collection 175
Eastern Front Collection 176
Eastern Front Collection 177
Eastern Front Collection 178
Eastern Front Collection 179
Eastern Front Collection 18
Eastern Front Collection 180
Eastern Front Collection 181
Eastern Front Collection 182
Eastern Front Collection 183
Eastern Front Collection 184
Eastern Front Collection 185
Eastern Front Collection 186
Eastern Front Collection 187
Eastern Front Collection 188
Eastern Front Collection 189
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (YMR 58) |
Willys MB Jeep (388 XUS)(Courtesy o |
AEC 0853 Matador (WNT 232 Y) |
Eastern Front Collection 1069 |
Eastern Front Collection 710 |
Thornycroft Amazon WF swb Coles Mk7 |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Artillery Tra |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (NAS 304) |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (Malta) |
MAN-ERF HX18 6Ton 4x4 Cargo (JG 72 |
Morris C4 15cwt GS (FMX 179) |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Tanker |
Commer Q4 3Ton Home Office (RYX 435 |
Gaz 69A 4x4 Field Car (175-58-59) |
Ford Pierce Fire Tender (82L-38) |
Mack NO 20 ton 6x6 Gun Tractor (66 |
GMC 353 AFKWX 6x6 COE Cargo |
Stoewer 40 Kfz.2-40 Radio Car (SS-2 |
AEC Coles L96404-5 7-10Ton Fully Sl |
AEC 0853 Matador (JDG 359) |