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
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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
Hotchkiss M201 Jeep (337 XUB) |
Churchill AVRE Fascines |
Berliet TBU15 6x6 Tractor (263 0560 |
Crossley Q Type2 3Ton 4x4 GS (HAY 9 |
Eastern Front Collection 1588 |
Eastern Front Collection 907 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 588 |
Austin 10hp Light Utility (ORE 89) |
DAF YA 126 1Ton 4x4 Ambulance (VSV |
Albion CX22S 6x4 Heavy Artillery Tr |
Scammell Crusader 6x4 Tractor (03 F |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (RVS 433) |
Dodge WC-63 Weapons Carrier 6x6 (PD |
Berlin May/June 1945 25 |
D95 HMS Manchester (Type 42 Class D |
GMC 352 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (RFF 570) |
Kaiser Jeep M725 Ambulance (US Junk |
AEC 0853 Matador (98 YY 87) |
M4 Sherman Flamethrower (1) |
Thornycroft Nubian Light Mobile Dig |