This is Volume 5 showing the next batch of 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 1021
Eastern Front Collection 1022
Eastern Front Collection 1023
Eastern Front Collection 1024
Eastern Front Collection 1025
Eastern Front Collection 1026
Eastern Front Collection 1027
Eastern Front Collection 1028
Eastern Front Collection 1029
Eastern Front Collection 1030
Eastern Front Collection 1031
Eastern Front Collection 1032
Eastern Front Collection 1033
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Eastern Front Collection 1035
Eastern Front Collection 1036
Eastern Front Collection 1037
Eastern Front Collection 1038
Eastern Front Collection 1039
Eastern Front Collection 1040
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (34 KE 64) |
Iveco M250.45 WM 6x6 Cargo (21041) |
Bedford QLD 3Ton GS |
M4A1 Sherman Tank (British service) |
Wolverhampton Bantock House 1940\ |
FV 438 Swingfire APC (MUX 597 F) |
Wolverhampton Bantock House 1940\ |
Junkers Ju 52 (2) |
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (AU 29 AA) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 768 |
Ward La France M1A1 Wrecker (LSU 70 |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (AJF 398 A) |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (02 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 230 |
Truman Bridge Built by US 83 Divisi |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (27 FM 80) |
Eastern Front Collection 1419 |
Willys MB Jeep (559 UXW)(Courtesy o |
Ford M151 MUTT (320 JPT) |