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.
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Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (Q 818 PW |
Carmichael Unipower Mk10E 6x6 Fire |
Panzer IV with Short 75mm Gun (1) |
Diamond T 968A 4Ton 6x6 Cargo (FSJ |
Borgward B2000A Heavy Field Car (SH |
Berlin May/June 1945 222 |
Tiger I (2) |
HAC (Honourable Artillery Company) |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Heavy Recover |
Eastern Front Collection 530 |
M30 HMS Quorn (Hunt Class Minesweep |
Normandy 1944 Collection 458 |
Blackhawk UH-60 Utility Helicopter |
International Mk5 5 Ton Cargo (176- |
Austin Champ (YVS 869)(74 BE 61) |
M4 Sherman with Cullin Devise, Norm |
Eastern Front Collection 1132 |
Austin K9 1 Ton Wireless (YCH 71 Y) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 853 |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (VOT 970) |