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
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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
Ford Pierce Fire Tender (82L-38) |
Bedford QLT 3Ton Trooper (URD 772) |
F82 HMS Somerset (Type 23 Duke Clas |
Eastern Front Collection 45 |
Eastern Front Collection 630 |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Artillery Tra |
Normandy 1944 Collection 74 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 479 |
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (GL 82 AA)(C |
Normandy 1944 Collection 802 |
Eastern Front Collection 101 |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (GBD 180 B) |
Fiat 639 4x4 Cargo (EI-86479) |
US 116 Infantry Brigade |
White M3A1 Scout Car (JUG 111)(Belg |
Scammell Crusader 6x4 Tractor (65 G |
Normandy 1944 Collection 172 |
Daimler Ferret Armoured Car (XFO 23 |
Bedford TK HCB-Angus Fire Tender (4 |
Ward La France M1A1 Wrecker (KSJ 57 |