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 1101
Eastern Front Collection 1102
Eastern Front Collection 1103
Eastern Front Collection 1104
Eastern Front Collection 1105
Eastern Front Collection 1106
Eastern Front Collection 1107
Eastern Front Collection 1108
Eastern Front Collection 1109
Eastern Front Collection 1110
Eastern Front Collection 1111
Eastern Front Collection 1112
Eastern Front Collection 1113
Eastern Front Collection 1114
Eastern Front Collection 1115
Eastern Front Collection 1116
Eastern Front Collection 1117
Eastern Front Collection 1118
Eastern Front Collection 1119
Eastern Front Collection 1120
Combat Engineer Tractor (CET)(22 FD |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, US arines |
Eastern Front Collection 973 |
Eastern Front Collection 1162 |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (PRE 719 |
Diamond T 968A 4Ton 6x6 Cargo (WSU |
Austin Champ (12 BE 53) |
BSA M20 500cc (1943)(189 XUF) |
Abbot 105mm SP Gun (08 EB 01) Side |
Bedford TM 4x4 Cargo (51 GT 79) |
Crossley Fire Tender (RAF Cosford M |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (MUD 248) |
Willys MB Jeep (WSL 524) |
Willys MB Jeep (875 XUS)(Courtesy o |
Morris C4 15cwt GS (FMX 179) 2 |
Land Rover S3 Shorland Armoured Car |
Normandy 1944 Collection 133 |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Tanker |
Eastern Front Collection 96 |
US European Headquarters ETO (Europ |