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.
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Berlin May/June 1945 234 |
Eastern Front Collection 981 |
Leyland Hippo Mk3 10Ton Tanker (33 |
Thornycroft Nubian Major Dennis Mk9 |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (WSV 806) |
Grenadier Guards on Exercise, Germa |
Boulton Paul Defiant I Replica (L70 |
Eastern Front Collection 1362 |
Berlin May/June 1945 84 |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (AF 413)(Cyprus |
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (04 KL 43) |
Dodge WC-54 Ambulance (Q 148 JKO) |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (D-9665)( |
Land Rover S2 Ambulance (57 FG 54) |
Saurer 2DM 4x4 Cargo (M 59112) |
Ford WOT 2H 15cwt Radar (420 XUR) F |
Vixen Armoured Car (03 SP 83) |
Morris C4 15cwt GS (CSV 286) |
Eastern Front Collection 1164 |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |