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 117
Eastern Front Collection 118
Eastern Front Collection 119
Eastern Front Collection 12
Eastern Front Collection 120
Eastern Front Collection 121
Eastern Front Collection 122
Eastern Front Collection 123
Eastern Front Collection 124
Eastern Front Collection 125
Eastern Front Collection 126
Eastern Front Collection 127
Eastern Front Collection 128
Eastern Front Collection 129
Eastern Front Collection 13
Eastern Front Collection 130
Eastern Front Collection 131
Eastern Front Collection 132
Eastern Front Collection 133
Eastern Front Collection 134
Normandy 1944 Collection 172 |
Austin 10hp Light Utility (ORE 89) |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (NVS 261) |
Scammell SV1T Breakdown (VFF 586) |
Dodge WC-54 Ambulance (417 DEL) |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Dodge WC-52 Weapons Carrier |
M40 HMS Berkeley (Hunt Class Minesw |
Bedford OWB Bus Ministry of Supply |
Normandy 1944 Collection 346 |
Blackhawk UH-60 Utility Helicopter |
Eastern Front Collection 719 |
Guy Ant 15cwt GS (GWU 522) Drivers |
Eastern Front Collection 816 |
Abbot 105mm SP Gun (08 EB 01) |
Eastern Front Collection 423 |
Austin Champ (HUT 553 D) |
Ford F30 30cwt LAA Tractor (WYJ 398 |
Eastern Front Collection 1052 |
M29 Weasel Tracked Cargo |