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 1021
Eastern Front Collection 1022
Eastern Front Collection 1023
Eastern Front Collection 1024
Eastern Front Collection 1025
Eastern Front Collection 1026
Eastern Front Collection 1027
Eastern Front Collection 1028
Eastern Front Collection 1029
Eastern Front Collection 1030
Eastern Front Collection 1031
Eastern Front Collection 1032
Eastern Front Collection 1033
Eastern Front Collection 1034
Eastern Front Collection 1035
Eastern Front Collection 1036
Eastern Front Collection 1037
Eastern Front Collection 1038
Eastern Front Collection 1039
Eastern Front Collection 1040
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (33 KE 04) |
Alvis Stalwart Amphibious Truck 2 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 250 |
AEC 0853 Matador (554 OR) |
Eastern Front Collection 744 |
MAN-ERF HX18 6Ton 4x4 Cargo (LF 94 |
Berlin May/June 1945 132 |
Fordson 917T 3Ton 6x4 Balloon Winch |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (30 KJ 75) |
Eastern Front Collection 1010 |
AEC 0853 Matador (VLD 594) |
MAN-ERF HX18 6Ton 4x4 Cargo (LM 68 |
Austin Champ (DFP 484) |
Berlin May/June 1945 214 |
Eastern Front Collection 1175 |
US Army Transportation Center & |
Daimler Ferret Mk2 (01 CA 11) |
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tr |
Polikarpov I-15 Biplane Fighter (5) |