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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Eastern Front Collection 1001
Eastern Front Collection 1002
Eastern Front Collection 1003
Eastern Front Collection 1004
Eastern Front Collection 1005
Eastern Front Collection 1006
Eastern Front Collection 1007
Eastern Front Collection 1008
Eastern Front Collection 1009
Eastern Front Collection 1010
Eastern Front Collection 1011
Eastern Front Collection 1012
Eastern Front Collection 1013
Eastern Front Collection 1014
Eastern Front Collection 1015
Eastern Front Collection 1016
Eastern Front Collection 1018
Eastern Front Collection 1019
Eastern Front Collection 1020
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (32 KE 33) |
Eastern Front Collection 195 |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (78 KD 43)(C |
Norman Yeomans Austin K5 3Ton, Germ |
Land Rover S3 Lightweight (53 AM 66 |
Eastern Front Collection 592 |
Thornycroft Amazon WF swb Coles Mk7 |
Morris CS8 15cwt Wireless House |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (SFF 725) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 187 |
Eastern Front Collection 1566 |
Bedford TK 4x2 Tractor (72 KC 27) |
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (72 YP 65) |
AEC 0853 Matador (SSY 622) |
Eastern Front Collection 648 |
Eastern Front Collection 622 |
Austin Gipsy SWB (957 WME) |
Dodge WC-63 Weapons Carrier 6x6 (TV |
Original German WW2 Studio Photo 4 |
AEC 0853 Matador (WFX 366) |