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 1181
Eastern Front Collection 1182
Eastern Front Collection 1183
Eastern Front Collection 1184
Eastern Front Collection 1185
Eastern Front Collection 1186
Eastern Front Collection 1187
Eastern Front Collection 1188
Eastern Front Collection 1189
Eastern Front Collection 1190
Eastern Front Collection 1191
Eastern Front Collection 1192
Eastern Front Collection 1193
Eastern Front Collection 1194
Eastern Front Collection 1195
Eastern Front Collection 1196
Eastern Front Collection 1197
Eastern Front Collection 1198
Eastern Front Collection 1199
Eastern Front Collection 1200
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Hotchkiss |
Renault R2087 0.75Ton Cargo (AAT 87 |
RAF Aircraft Towing Dolly |
Normandy 1944 Collection 25 |
Thornycroft SM GRN6 Big Ben 10Ton 6 |
Panzer IV in Russia |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Thornycroft Nubian Major Dennis Mk9 |
AEC Mercury 4x2 Tractor (63 AN 29) |
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (13 FM 87 |
Scammell Constructor 20 ton 6x6 Tra |
Alvis Saracen APC (MFF 713) (30 BA |
Eastern Front Collection 1462 |
Eastern Front Collection 1247 |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (CFK 879) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 719 |
Seddon Atkinson 17.38 TC Strato Tra |
Eastern Front Collection 782 |
GMC Crew Cab Fire Tender (89L-354) |
Scammell Crusader 6x4 Tractor (03 F |