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
Eastern Front Collection 205 |
Scammell Crusader 6x4 Tractor (64 G |
M35A2 2.5Ton 6x6 Cargo (JFO 207) |
Crossley 1GL8 3Ton 6x4 Workshop (KU |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (WFU 706) |
Eastern Front Collection 457 |
Staffordshire Regt Museum - Capture |
Matilda (1) |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (XVR 644) |
Land Rover 110 Defender (GVA 239)(M |
Dodge WC-51 Weapons Carrier (HSJ 33 |
Humber Pig 1 Ton Armoured Car (28 B |
AEC 0853 Matador (PSU 893) |
Eastern Front Collection 679 |
Ex-Mil Show, Stafford - Willys MB J |
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tr |
Normandy 1944 Collection 210 |
Berlin May/June 1945 179 |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (MFO 686 |
Foden DG-6-12 10Ton 6x4 GS |