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 171
Eastern Front Collection 172
Eastern Front Collection 173
Eastern Front Collection 174
Eastern Front Collection 175
Eastern Front Collection 176
Eastern Front Collection 177
Eastern Front Collection 178
Eastern Front Collection 179
Eastern Front Collection 18
Eastern Front Collection 180
Eastern Front Collection 181
Eastern Front Collection 182
Eastern Front Collection 183
Eastern Front Collection 184
Eastern Front Collection 185
Eastern Front Collection 186
Eastern Front Collection 187
Eastern Front Collection 188
Eastern Front Collection 189
Ford F15 15cwt GS (J 5857) |
Land Rover S2 88 (DLL 563 J) 2 |
Eastern Front Collection 970 |
Austin 10hp Light Utility (ORE 89) |
Berliet GBU15 6Ton Cargo (000 0700) |
Eastern Front Collection 1491 |
Ford D Series 4x2 Tractor (03 FV 09 |
Ford F60 3Ton GS (GRP 289) |
Reynolds Boughton RB44 (93 KJ 03) |
Star 266 6x6 Cargo (XKI 0502) 2 |
Austin K2 2Ton GS (ESU 733)3 |
Alvis Saladin Armoured Car (07 BB 4 |
Polikarpov I-16 Fighter (9) |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (YDD 628 S) |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck |
Land Rover S3 109 (BNH 419 S) |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Artillery Tra |
Normandy 1944 Collection 766 |
Austin Champ (7160 WF) |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (88 KH 69)(Co |