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 TK 4x2 Tractor (79 RN 72) |
Austin K2 Ambulance (RRX 660 F) |
Austin K2 2Ton GS (SSV 293) |
Thornycroft Nubian Light Mobile Dig |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Maintenance (Q 643 |
Diamond T 969 4Ton 6x6 Wrecker (VSV |
Eastern Front Collection 1164 |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (832 AL |
Morris C8 FAT Mk3, Limber & 25 Poun |
Eastern Front Collection 1393 |
Leyland Daf 4Ton Cargo (74 KK 09)(C |
Ford F60 3Ton GS (GRP 289) 2 |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Heavy Recover |
Alvis Stalwart Amphibious Truck Pro |
1 Artillery Brigade (Subdued) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 836 |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (9143 BP)2 |
Sd Kfz 7 Half Track & 105mm Ho |
Normandy 1944 Collection 897 |
Renault T1100D Minibus (91 KK 99) |