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.
Eastern Front Collection 135
Eastern Front Collection 136
Eastern Front Collection 137
Eastern Front Collection 138
Eastern Front Collection 139
Eastern Front Collection 14
Eastern Front Collection 140
Eastern Front Collection 141
Eastern Front Collection 142
Eastern Front Collection 143
Eastern Front Collection 144
Eastern Front Collection 145
Eastern Front Collection 146
Eastern Front Collection 147
Eastern Front Collection 148
Eastern Front Collection 149
Eastern Front Collection 15
Eastern Front Collection 150
Eastern Front Collection 151
Eastern Front Collection 152
AEC 0853 Matador (3744 JH) |
Eastern Front Collection 898 |
Muir Hill A5000 Excavator (01 HY 00 |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (WAS 755) |
Eastern Front Collection 398 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 513 |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Tanker |
Chevrolet M6 Bomb Service Truck (OS |
Land Rover 110 Defender (ME 53 AA) |
Panther Ausf D (2) |
Bedford OXC 4x2 Tractor (CSV 629) |
Boulton Paul Halifax Turret Front |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck |
matchless-500cc-254-xuy |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (348 JPP) |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (259 FM |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (YVS 790 |
Bedford QLD 3Ton Tanker (ESU 721) |
FWD SU-COE 5Ton 4x4 Gun Tractor (JB |
Berlin May/June 1945 72 |