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 1121
Eastern Front Collection 1122
Eastern Front Collection 1123
Eastern Front Collection 1124
Eastern Front Collection 1125
Eastern Front Collection 1126
Eastern Front Collection 1127
Eastern Front Collection 1128
Eastern Front Collection 1129
Eastern Front Collection 1130
Eastern Front Collection 1131
Eastern Front Collection 1132
Eastern Front Collection 1133
Eastern Front Collection 1134
Eastern Front Collection 1135
Eastern Front Collection 1136
Eastern Front Collection 1137
Eastern Front Collection 1138
Eastern Front Collection 1139
Eastern Front Collection 1140
Normandy 1944 Collection 196 |
Diamond T 980 M20 Prime Mover (22 Y |
GMC 352 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (BSK 423) |
Indian 255 Tank Brigade - M7 Priest |
Leyland Daf 26 6x4 Refueller (15 AY |
AEC 0870 Militant Mk3 10Ton Recover |
US 25 Infantry Division (Tropic Lig |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (82 KH 90) |
Alvis Stalwart Amphibious Truck (Q |
Bedford QLB 3Ton Bofers (EUD 703 V) |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck |
Eastern Front Collection 318 |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Maintenance (GAB 9 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 891 |
Land Rover 101 GS (70 FL 63) |
AEC Matador Semi-Track Conversion |
Eastern Front Collection 1166 |
Dodge WC-52 Weapons Carrier |
Eastern Front Collection 1479 |
Dodge WC-56 Command Car (YWX 582) |