This is Volume 7 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 1561
Eastern Front Collection 1562
Eastern Front Collection 1563
Eastern Front Collection 1564
Eastern Front Collection 1565
Eastern Front Collection 1566
Eastern Front Collection 1567
Eastern Front Collection 1568
Eastern Front Collection 1569
Eastern Front Collection 1570
Eastern Front Collection 1571
Eastern Front Collection 1572
Eastern Front Collection 1573
Eastern Front Collection 1574
Eastern Front Collection 1575
Eastern Front Collection 1576
Eastern Front Collection 1577
Eastern Front Collection 1578
Eastern Front Collection 1579
Eastern Front Collection 1580
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (90 KH 47) |
Dodge WC-56 Command Car (YWX 582) |
REME Unit, with Scammell & Bed |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Heavy Recover |
Seddon Atkinson 401 4x2 Tractor (03 |
AEC 0853 Matador (PFE 232 K) |
Morris MRA1 1Ton GS (XMV 380 S) |
FTF MS4050 6x4 Tractor (KN-95-15) |
Eastern Front Collection 836 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 324 |
Ford Iveco 3828 4x2 Tractor (46 RN |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (DFP 491 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 738 |
Chevrolet CGT Field Artillery Tract |
US Forces in Austria |
MAN-ERF HX18 6Ton 4x4 Cargo (LF 94 |
Eastern Front Collection 872 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 699 |
Land Rover S2 88 (XBX 914) |
Berlin May/June 1945 144 |