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 1141
Eastern Front Collection 1142
Eastern Front Collection 1143
Eastern Front Collection 1144
Eastern Front Collection 1145
Eastern Front Collection 1146
Eastern Front Collection 1147
Eastern Front Collection 1148
Eastern Front Collection 1149
Eastern Front Collection 1150
Eastern Front Collection 1151
Eastern Front Collection 1152
Eastern Front Collection 1153
Eastern Front Collection 1154
Eastern Front Collection 1155
Eastern Front Collection 1156
Eastern Front Collection 1157
Eastern Front Collection 1158
Eastern Front Collection 1159
Eastern Front Collection 1160
Normandy 1944 Collection 339 |
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (GMO 768) |
Eastern Front Collection 526 |
Bedford QLR 3Ton Radio (VBY 561 S) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 312 |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (BYC 916 |
Eastern Front Collection 217 |
Fordson WOT1 3Ton 6x4 Dental Surger |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (275 BA |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (JSV 90 |
Land Rover 110 Defender (39 KL 23) |
Panzer IV with Short 75mm Gun (2) |
Bedford TM 4x4 Cargo (48 GT 65) |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (USK 285) |
Eastern Front Collection 215 |
AEC 0853 Matador (3744 JH) |
Hotchkiss M201 Jeep (AAW 994 A) |
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (33 KE 95) |
AEC 0870 Militant Mk3 10Ton Recover |
Eastern Front Collection 595 |