Original WW2 Photos, Eastern Front Collection Vol 1

This is Volume I showing the first 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.

Random Images From Collection
Thornycroft SM-GRN6 Big Ben 10Ton 6x4 Tractor (SSU 510)
Thornycroft SM-GRN6 Big Ben 10Ton 6
Trailer, Sankey Catering (09 TM 99) Closed (Courtesy of Geoff Haigh)
Trailer, Sankey Catering (09 TM 99)
Eastern Front Collection 183
Eastern Front Collection 183
Zil 131 3.5Ton 6x6 Cargo
Zil 131 3.5Ton 6x6 Cargo
Diamond T 980 M20 Prime Mover (GGF 814) 2
Diamond T 980 M20 Prime Mover (GGF
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (PYL 140 V)(24 HF 40)
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (PYL 140
Land Rover 101 Ambulance (75 GJ 50)(Copyright of Tim Neate. This photo should not be reproduced without his permission)
Land Rover 101 Ambulance (75 GJ 50)
Chieftain Tank (03 EB 30) on trailer
Chieftain Tank (03 EB 30) on traile
Iveco VM90T Torpedo 4x4 Truck (GVA 250)(Malta)
Iveco VM90T Torpedo 4x4 Truck (GVA
Normandy 1944 Collection 472
Normandy 1944 Collection 472
Normandy 1944 Collection 29
Normandy 1944 Collection 29
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (34 KE 64)(Copyright David May)
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (34 KE 64)
QARANC (Queen Alexandras Royal Army Nursing Corps)
QARANC (Queen Alexandras Royal Army
Eastern Front Collection 1232
Eastern Front Collection 1232
Opel Blitz Luftwaffe with driver
Opel Blitz Luftwaffe with driver
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (HVS 891)
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (HVS 891)
Normandy 1944 Collection 70
Normandy 1944 Collection 70
Land Rover 101 GS (68 FL 01)
Land Rover 101 GS (68 FL 01)
Staffordshire Regt Museum - WW1 Trenches Corner
Staffordshire Regt Museum - WW1 Tre
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Tanker (FSK 396)
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Tanker (FSK 396)