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
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (GVS 108) |
Eastern Front Collection 1029 |
Berlin May/June 1945 71 |
US 36 Infantry Division (Texas) |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (FSU 658) 2 |
M29 Weasel Tracked Cargo |
Land Rover 101 GS (71 FL 18) |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (89 KH 49)(Co |
Challenger 2 Tank |
Land Rover 90 Defender (76 KF 97) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 170 |
Bedford QL 3Ton (XBW 775 H) |
FWD SU-COE 5Ton 4x4 Gun Tractor (PR |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (AF 413)(Cyprus |
Normandy 1944 Collection 236 |
Eastern Front Collection 1058 |
Austin K2 Ambulance (RRX 660 F) |
Seddon Atkinson 401 4x2 Tractor (03 |
Austin 10hp Staff Car (DPX 386)(Cou |
Eastern Front Collection 501 |