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
Morris C8 15cwt GS (OSV 102) |
Oshkosh 1070F 8x8 HET + King GTS100 |
Dodge WC-56 Command Car (YWX 582) |
Eastern Front Collection 1374 |
Eastern Front Collection 600 |
IFA W50 LA-A 3Ton 404 Cargo (DLR 11 |
British 44 Parachute Brigade Signal |
Dodge WC-54 Ambulance (MSU 814) |
Morris MRA1 1 ton GS towing Water B |
Normandy 1944 Collection 350 |
Strumtiger (2) |
AEC 0853 Matador (CUR 822) |
3 VW Kubelwagen |
Thornycroft GS Truck (NB 6684) |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (JPO 93 |
Austin K6 3Ton Breakdown Gantry |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Maintenance (GAB 9 |
Chevrolet C15 15cwt GS (J 71942) |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (BSJ 337) |
Eastern Front Collection 429 |