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
Eastern Front Collection 1280 |
Land Rover 110 Defender (39 KF 32) |
Alvis Stalwart Amphibious Truck (Q |
Eastern Front Collection 479 |
Bedford TK 4x2 Tractor (32 GX 06) |
Dennis Mercury MD300 Tractor (72 AD |
US 197 Infantry Brigade |
D95 HMS Manchester (Type 42 Class D |
GMC 352 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (PSU 418) |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (84 KH 24)(Co |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (VVS 249) |
VW KdF 82 Kubelwagen (VGJ 188) |
Eastern Front Collection 22 |
Henley Hercules Fork Lift Truck (80 |
Eastern Front Collection 274 |
Berlin May/June 1945 182 |
JCB Rough Terrain Tractor (26 KE 59 |
Eastern Front Collection 1150 |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (95 KG 42) |
AEC 0853 Matador (PCJ 615 R) |