Original WW2 Photos, Eastern Front Collection Vol 5

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.

Random Images From Collection
Hotchkiss M201 Jeep (XAS 728)(Courtesy of Craig Hackley) 3
Hotchkiss M201 Jeep (XAS 728)(Court
Land Rover S2 88 (DLL 563 J)
Land Rover S2 88 (DLL 563 J)
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Refueller (51 AD 39)
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Refueller (51 AD 3
Thornycroft SM-GRN6 Big Ben 10Ton 6x4 Tractor (800 LF)
Thornycroft SM-GRN6 Big Ben 10Ton 6
Eastern Front Collection 1170
Eastern Front Collection 1170
Austin K5 3Ton GS (857 YYC)
Austin K5 3Ton GS (857 YYC)
Eastern Front Collection 1393
Eastern Front Collection 1393
D90 HMS Southampton (Type 42 Class Destroyer)(Copyright of Bruce Burnell) Photographed June 2008
D90 HMS Southampton (Type 42 Class
Normandy 1944 Collection 326
Normandy 1944 Collection 326
Bedford TM 4 Ton 4x4 Cargo (AFK 342 X)
Bedford TM 4 Ton 4x4 Cargo (AFK 342
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (ESU 588)
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Bedford O
Scammell SV1T Breakdown (YFO 818) Rear
Scammell SV1T Breakdown (YFO 818) R
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Radio (05 FJ 48)
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Radio (05 FJ 48
Eastern Front Collection 987
Eastern Front Collection 987
Polikarpov I-15 Biplane Fighter (2)
Polikarpov I-15 Biplane Fighter (2)
Dodge WC-63 Weapons Carrier 6x6
Dodge WC-63 Weapons Carrier 6x6
Bedford QLD Tanker (13 AD 41)
Bedford QLD Tanker (13 AD 41)
Diamond T 968A 4Ton 6x6 Cargo (JKX 237 C)
Diamond T 968A 4Ton 6x6 Cargo (JKX
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (MEH 224)
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (MEH 224)
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (34 KE 77)
Foden 6x6 Heavy Recovery (34 KE 77)