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 1161
Eastern Front Collection 1162
Eastern Front Collection 1163
Eastern Front Collection 1164
Eastern Front Collection 1165
Eastern Front Collection 1166
Eastern Front Collection 1167
Eastern Front Collection 1168
Eastern Front Collection 1169
Eastern Front Collection 1170
Eastern Front Collection 1171
Eastern Front Collection 1172
Eastern Front Collection 1173
Eastern Front Collection 1174
Eastern Front Collection 1175
Eastern Front Collection 1176
Eastern Front Collection 1177
Eastern Front Collection 1178
Eastern Front Collection 1179
Eastern Front Collection 1180
US 47 National Guard Division |
AEC 0853 Matador (MUC 771 L) |
dodge-wc-54-ambulance-621-asv-cab |
Bedford RL Green Goddess (SYH 102) |
Eastern Front Collection 963 |
Berlin May/June 1945 55 |
AEC Matador Semi-Track Conversion |
Eastern Front Collection 591 |
Bedford TK 4x2 Luton Van (53 AJ 28) |
Eastern Front Collection 692 |
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (52 GB 53) |
Eastern Front Collection 1163 |
19 Mechanised Brigade (Subdued) |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (85 KH 23)(Co |
Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank |
Ford F30 30cwt LAA Tractor (RMW 432 |
Eastern Front Collection 36 |
Austin 10hp Light Utility & Dr |
Eastern Front Collection 531 |
Bedford QLD 3Ton Tanker (TOO 234 N) |