Original WW2 Photos, Eastern Front Collection Vol 1

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.

Random Images From Collection
Eastern Front Collection 1118
Eastern Front Collection 1118
Bedford RL Green Goddess (SYH 424)(Courtesy of Dave)
Bedford RL Green Goddess (SYH 424)(
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tractor (Q 477 JFJ)
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tr
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (KEX 839)(Desert)
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (KEX 839)(Dese
Scammell SV1T Breakdown (MOW 230 R)
Scammell SV1T Breakdown (MOW 230 R)
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Austin Champ (KSL 729)
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Austin Ch
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (02 KD 37)
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (02 KD 37)
Thornycroft Amazon WF swb Coles Mk7 Crane
Thornycroft Amazon WF swb Coles Mk7
Scammell Constructor 20Ton 6x6 Tractor (PSJ 815) Side
Scammell Constructor 20Ton 6x6 Trac
Austin 10hp Light Utility (ORE 89)
Austin 10hp Light Utility (ORE 89)
D12 HMS Kent (County Class Destroyer) Leaving Portsmouth to be De-commissioned. Sold for scrap and broken up in India in 1998.
D12 HMS Kent (County Class Destroye
Challenger 1 Tank (79 KF 10)
Challenger 1 Tank (79 KF 10)
Austin K5 3Ton GS (VSV 622)
Austin K5 3Ton GS (VSV 622)
Thornycroft Nubian Major Dennis Mk9 Crash Tender (28 AJ 33)
Thornycroft Nubian Major Dennis Mk9
AEC 0853 Matador (YVS 404)
AEC 0853 Matador (YVS 404)
Ford WOT 2H 15cwt GS (RYG 564) 2
Ford WOT 2H 15cwt GS (RYG 564) 2
Alvis Saracen APC (LFO 299)
Alvis Saracen APC (LFO 299)
Normandy 1944 Collection 869
Normandy 1944 Collection 869
Eastern Front Collection 350
Eastern Front Collection 350
Land Rover S3 Shorland Armoured Car (HNP 853 J)(12 FL 02) Rear
Land Rover S3 Shorland Armoured Car