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
Berlin May/June 1945 95 |
Soldier on Leave with Two Girls |
Dodge D15 15cwt |
Scammell Commander Tractor (52 KB 6 |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (UPH 810 X) |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Wrecker (Q 347 |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (USU 435) |
AEC 0859 Militant Mk1 10Ton Gun Tra |
Steyr RSO/01 (Raupen Schlepper-Ost) |
Bedford OYD 3 Ton GS (487 LUY) |
M18 Hellcat (3) |
DKW Munga 4x4 Field Car (Q 278 YAF) |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Wrecker (Q 303 |
Scammell SV1T Breakdown (YFO 818) R |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (302 DEL) |
Bedford OXD 30cwt Postwar Dutch Can |
H88 HMS Enterprise (Survey Vessel - |
Normandy 1944 Collection 26 |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Austin Ch |
Centurion Tank Mk7 (44 BA 17) |