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 171
Eastern Front Collection 172
Eastern Front Collection 173
Eastern Front Collection 174
Eastern Front Collection 175
Eastern Front Collection 176
Eastern Front Collection 177
Eastern Front Collection 178
Eastern Front Collection 179
Eastern Front Collection 18
Eastern Front Collection 180
Eastern Front Collection 181
Eastern Front Collection 182
Eastern Front Collection 183
Eastern Front Collection 184
Eastern Front Collection 185
Eastern Front Collection 186
Eastern Front Collection 187
Eastern Front Collection 188
Eastern Front Collection 189
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Office (26 KB 83) |
Vauxhall Astra Estate (GC 73 AA) |
Bedford J1 4x2 Luton Van (38 FL 70) |
AEC 0860 Militant Mk1 10Ton Cargo |
scammell-explorer-10ton-recovery-tr |
Normandy 1944 Collection 170 |
US 72 Artillery Brigade (Subdued) |
Eastern Front Collection 207 |
Eastern Front Collection 973 |
Chevrolet YP-G-4112 1.5Ton 4x4 Carg |
Land Rover S2 88 (MBJ 176 D) |
Berlin May/June 1945 21 |
Saracen GPO (Gun Position Officer) |
AEC 0853 Matador (001 CW) |
Hotchkiss M201 Jeep (OSJ 164) |
Tilling Stevens TS20 3Ton 4x2 Searc |
Eastern Front Collection 1296 |
Austin Gipsy LWB (CYY 273 C) |
Churchill MkII (2) |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (MUD 248) |