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 1141
Eastern Front Collection 1142
Eastern Front Collection 1143
Eastern Front Collection 1144
Eastern Front Collection 1145
Eastern Front Collection 1146
Eastern Front Collection 1147
Eastern Front Collection 1148
Eastern Front Collection 1149
Eastern Front Collection 1150
Eastern Front Collection 1151
Eastern Front Collection 1152
Eastern Front Collection 1153
Eastern Front Collection 1154
Eastern Front Collection 1155
Eastern Front Collection 1156
Eastern Front Collection 1157
Eastern Front Collection 1158
Eastern Front Collection 1159
Eastern Front Collection 1160
Austin Gipsy LWB (CYY 323 C) |
Eastern Front Collection 1549 |
Glider Pilot Regiment (Enbroid) |
Berlin May/June 1945 104 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 300 |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (MFO 690 |
4 Mechanised Brigade (Subdued) |
Ward La France M1A1 Wrecker (VVS 28 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 39 |
Wolverhampton Bantock House 1940\ |
Eastern Front Collection 80 |
Scimitar CVRT Tank (07 FD 68) |
Land Rover 110 Defender (CG 17 AA) |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (199 YHT) |
Eastern Front Collection 1159 |
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (33 KE 12) |
Land Rover 110 Defender (37 KL 85) |
M5A1 Half Track (MUH 754 P) |
Austin K9 1 Ton Wireless (YCH 71 Y) |
Eastern Front Collection 95 |