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 1101
Eastern Front Collection 1102
Eastern Front Collection 1103
Eastern Front Collection 1104
Eastern Front Collection 1105
Eastern Front Collection 1106
Eastern Front Collection 1107
Eastern Front Collection 1108
Eastern Front Collection 1109
Eastern Front Collection 1110
Eastern Front Collection 1111
Eastern Front Collection 1112
Eastern Front Collection 1113
Eastern Front Collection 1114
Eastern Front Collection 1115
Eastern Front Collection 1116
Eastern Front Collection 1117
Eastern Front Collection 1118
Eastern Front Collection 1119
Eastern Front Collection 1120
Scammell SV1T Breakdown (TNO 43 E) |
Albion CX22S 6x4 Heavy Artillery Tr |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
US 1 Army |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (52 EL 20 |
Eastern Front Collection 956 |
Scimitar CVRT Tank (06 FD 93) |
Dennis Max Mk2 6Ton 4x2 GS (VPO 558 |
Austin K9 1Ton GS (068 HA) |
Land Rover S3 109 (17 GN 58) |
Land Rover 110 Defender (ME 53 AA) |
Hino HB19 4-5Ton 4x4 Tractor (50-01 |
Berlin May/June 1945 174 |
Eastern Front Collection 325 |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (AF 413)(Cyprus |
Austin K2 Ambulance (FUF 48) |
Fordson 917T 3Ton 6x4 Balloon Winch |
Alvis Saracen APC (80 BA 57) |
Austin Champ (MDT 470 D) |
FV434 Carrier Maintenance (02 EA 54 |