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.
Eastern Front Collection 243
Eastern Front Collection 244
Eastern Front Collection 245
Eastern Front Collection 246
Eastern Front Collection 247
Eastern Front Collection 248
Eastern Front Collection 249
Eastern Front Collection 25
Eastern Front Collection 250
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Eastern Front Collection 27
Eastern Front Collection 28
Eastern Front Collection 29
Eastern Front Collection 3
Eastern Front Collection 30
Eastern Front Collection 31
Eastern Front Collection 32
Eastern Front Collection 33
Eastern Front Collection 34
Eastern Front Collection 35
Willys MB Jeep (473 XUB) on the mov |
Eastern Front Collection 260 |
Berliet TBU15 6x6 Tractor (263 0560 |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Cargo (52 BM |
US 80 Infantry Division (Subdued) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 556 |
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (34 KE 72) |
Land Rover 110 Defender (CF 69 AA) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 45 |
Royal Artillery Private |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (50 |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (MFO 690 |
AEC 0853 Matador (DBW 231) |
Thornycroft Nubian Major Dennis Mk9 |
Eastern Front Collection 1325 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 803 |
AEC 0853 Matador (PSU 893) 2 |
Seddon Atkinson 401 4x2 Tractor (03 |
Eastern Front Collection 864 |
Eastern Front Collection 615 |