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 1201
Eastern Front Collection 1202
Eastern Front Collection 1203
Eastern Front Collection 1204
Eastern Front Collection 1205
Eastern Front Collection 1206
Eastern Front Collection 1207
Eastern Front Collection 1208
Eastern Front Collection 1209
Eastern Front Collection 1210
Eastern Front Collection 1211
Eastern Front Collection 1212
Eastern Front Collection 1213
Eastern Front Collection 1214
Eastern Front Collection 1215
Eastern Front Collection 1216
Eastern Front Collection 1217
Eastern Front Collection 1218
Eastern Front Collection 1219
Eastern Front Collection 1220
Normandy 1944 Collection 741 |
North Somerset Yeomanry 44 RTR (Emb |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Refueller (34 KH 7 |
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (KOW 283 P) |
Tiger II (3) |
Austin K2 Ambulance (RRX 660 F) |
Thornycroft SM GRN6 Big Ben 10Ton 6 |
GMC 353 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (CVC 342 T) |
Eastern Front Collection 508 |
Eastern Front Collection 1375 |
International K-8 5Ton 4x2 GS (US) |
Eastern Front Collection 1366 |
Bedford J1 4x2 Luton Van (38 FL 70) |
Land Rover 90 Defender (63 KF 97) |
Scammell Constructor 20Ton 6x6 Trac |
Thornycroft GF-TC4 30cwt 4x2 GS |
US 2 Army Air Force |
AEC Coles L96404-5 7-10Ton Fully Sl |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (89 KH 58) |
Austin K9 1 Ton Wireless (DWH 843 W |