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 QLD 3Ton Flatbed (LGV 332) |
Bedford QLD 3Ton Van Body (RSU 635) |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Heavy Recover |
Standard 12hp Light Utility (SSV 68 |
AEC 0853 Matador (98 YY 87) |
BSA M20 500cc (1943)(189 XUF) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 563 |
Leyland Mastiff 4x2 Tractor (78 AN |
Eastern Front Collection 385 |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Ford GPW |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (PRX 86 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 310 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 142 |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (PS |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Normandy 1944 Collection 628 |
Eastern Front Collection 53 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 33 |
Eastern Front Collection 39 |
M4 Sherman of the Free French Force |