This is Volume 6 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.
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Dennis F8 Fire Tender (46 RN 53) |
AEC 0853 Matador (Q 969 NYA) |
Land Rover S1 80 (MNT 632 F)(07 CE |
Eastern Front Collection 1373 |
Wolseley 25hp Staff Car (XVS 176) |
Willys MB Jeep (MFO 606) |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (832 AL |
Humber Pullman Staff Car (DJC 423) |
Dennis Max Mk2 6Ton 4x2 GS (VPO 558 |
Thornycroft GF-TC4 30cwt 4x2 GS |
Eastern Front Collection 621 |
Foden 8x6 IMMLC Drops (AF 02 AA) |
Eastern Front Collection 888 |
Leyland Daf 4Ton PIPS (54 KK 65) |
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (MEH 224) |
Bedford OYC 3Ton Tanker (424 NPT) |
Austin K2 Ambulance |
Land Rover 110 Defender (CG 17 AA) |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (Q 52 GB |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (Q 454 PW |