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 1221
Eastern Front Collection 1222
Eastern Front Collection 1223
Eastern Front Collection 1224
Eastern Front Collection 1225
Eastern Front Collection 1226
Eastern Front Collection 1227
Eastern Front Collection 1228
Eastern Front Collection 1229
Eastern Front Collection 1230
Eastern Front Collection 1231
Eastern Front Collection 1232
Eastern Front Collection 1233
Eastern Front Collection 1234
Eastern Front Collection 1235
Eastern Front Collection 1236
Eastern Front Collection 1237
Eastern Front Collection 1238
Eastern Front Collection 1239
Eastern Front Collection 1240
Bedford MJ 4Ton Cargo (98 KG 71) |
Commer Q4 3Ton Home Office (RYX 419 |
Hillman 10hp Light Utility (VDD 95) |
Eastern Front Collection 1295 |
IFA W50 LA-A 3Ton 404 Cargo (DLR 11 |
Eastern Front Collection 478 |
Dodge WC-51 Weapons Carrier (KFF 14 |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (BVE 212 |
Eastern Front Collection 147 |
Humber Heavy Utility (RBD 883) 2 |
Sackheimer Tor, Kaliningrad (Koenig |
Normandy 1944 Collection 247 |
British 59 Infantry Division (Embro |
Eastern Front Collection 43 |
Chieftain Tank Mk2 (01 EB 49) |
Berlin May/June 1945 112 |
Panzer IV in Libya |
Eastern Front Collection 1333 |
Bedford J1 Lomas Ambulance (12 DL 1 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 856 |