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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Eastern Front Collection 1350
Berlin May/June 1945 91 |
Ward La France M1A1 Wrecker (VVS 28 |
Vauxhall Wyvern Staff Car (33 BC 14 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 57 |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (LSU 758) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 622 |
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (16 FM 81 |
Eastern Front Collection 743 |
Daimler Ferret Armoured Car Mk2 (LF |
DAF 6x4 DROPS (LK-96-57) |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (WH |
Morris C4 15cwt (MSV 823) |
Ford D Series 4x2 Tractor (03 FV 09 |
24 Dodge WC-54 Ambulance |
Land Rover 110 Defender (E 261 FRA) |
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (KSU 639) |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Heavy Recover |
AEC 0860 Militant Mk1 10Ton Cargo |
Ferret Mk2 (NAS 845)(01-CA-11) |
Chevrolet C8 8cwt HUP (DUX 91) |