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 1121
Eastern Front Collection 1122
Eastern Front Collection 1123
Eastern Front Collection 1124
Eastern Front Collection 1125
Eastern Front Collection 1126
Eastern Front Collection 1127
Eastern Front Collection 1128
Eastern Front Collection 1129
Eastern Front Collection 1130
Eastern Front Collection 1131
Eastern Front Collection 1132
Eastern Front Collection 1133
Eastern Front Collection 1134
Eastern Front Collection 1135
Eastern Front Collection 1136
Eastern Front Collection 1137
Eastern Front Collection 1138
Eastern Front Collection 1139
Eastern Front Collection 1140
Austin K6 3Ton Coles Mk7 6x4 Crane |
Bedford MWD 15cwt Conversion - Neth |
M3 British Grant (3) |
F82 HMS Somerset (Type 23 Duke Clas |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (87 KH 56) |
Land Rover S3 109 Piglet (84 KB 15) |
Eastern Front Collection 585 |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Normandy 1944 Collection 657 |
Austin 10hp Light Utility (YYJ 279) |
79 Armoured Division (Printed) |
Humber Heavy Utility (HGO 330) |
Eastern Front Collection 324 |
M4 Shermans Advancing |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (FSU 658) |
FTF MS4050 6x4 Tractor (KN-95-15) |
Eastern Front Collection 112 |
Scammell Mk10 Crash Truck (48 AJ 65 |
US 28 Infantry Division (Keystone) |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Humber 1T |