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 1061
Eastern Front Collection 1062
Eastern Front Collection 1063
Eastern Front Collection 1064
Eastern Front Collection 1065
Eastern Front Collection 1066
Eastern Front Collection 1067
Eastern Front Collection 1068
Eastern Front Collection 1069
Eastern Front Collection 1070
Eastern Front Collection 1071
Eastern Front Collection 1072
Eastern Front Collection 1073
Eastern Front Collection 1074
Eastern Front Collection 1075
Eastern Front Collection 1076
Eastern Front Collection 1077
Eastern Front Collection 1078
Eastern Front Collection 1079
Eastern Front Collection 1080
RAVC (Royal Army Veterinary Corps) |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Wrecker (Q 347 |
Strumtiger (2) |
Bedford MWC Water Tanker(KFF 155) |
Austin K6 3Ton Coles Mk7 6x4 Crane |
D95 HMS Manchester (Type 42 Class D |
Ford GP Jeep (MYH 245) |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (BVE 212 |
AEC 0853 Matador |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (54 |
AEC 0870 Militant Mk3 10Ton Recover |
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (A-3411)(Malta |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (TAS 802) |
Eastern Front Collection 1131 |
Eastern Front Collection 34 |
Daimler Ferret Mk2 (02 DA 29) 2 |
Chevrolet CGT Field Artillery Tract |
Eastern Front Collection 342 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 179 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 384 |