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 1101
Eastern Front Collection 1102
Eastern Front Collection 1103
Eastern Front Collection 1104
Eastern Front Collection 1105
Eastern Front Collection 1106
Eastern Front Collection 1107
Eastern Front Collection 1108
Eastern Front Collection 1109
Eastern Front Collection 1110
Eastern Front Collection 1111
Eastern Front Collection 1112
Eastern Front Collection 1113
Eastern Front Collection 1114
Eastern Front Collection 1115
Eastern Front Collection 1116
Eastern Front Collection 1117
Eastern Front Collection 1118
Eastern Front Collection 1119
Eastern Front Collection 1120
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (GDM 205) |
Berlin May/June 1945 87 |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (81 KH 77) |
Strumtiger (2) |
Diamond T 980 M20 Prime Mover (22 Y |
Centurion Tank AVLB Bridgelayer (03 |
Eastern Front Collection 549 |
Volvo FL10 4x2 Tractor (09 RN 88) |
Willys M38A1 MD Jeep (GVS 182) |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Tanker |
Eastern Front Collection 1131 |
Daimler Ferret Armoured Car Mk2 (LF |
Ex-Mil Show, Stafford - Jeeparts St |
Humber Heavy Utility (NHJ 751) |
Thornycroft TFA B81 Nubian Gloster |
Eastern Front Collection 212 |
Churchill Mk III (2) |
British 24 Independent Guards Briga |
AEC 0853 Matador (2566 B) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 364 |