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
Polikarpov I-15 Biplane Fighter (5) |
Volvo FH12 6x4 Tractor (VM 32 AA)(C |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (82 KH 48)(Co |
Thornycroft SM-GRN6 Big Ben 10Ton 6 |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (37 GF 02) |
AEC Mandator 10Ton 4x2 Tractor (29 |
Volvo TP21 Sugga Command Car (Q 72 |
Eastern Front Collection 1092 |
Eastern Front Collection 1082 |
Bedford OXD 30cwt GS (KEX 839)(Dese |
Eastern Front Collection 1375 |
Berlin May/June 1945 73 |
Standard 12hp Light Utility (SSV 68 |
Eastern Front Collection 1477 |
British 63 Gurkha Brigade |
Bedford CF LWB Ambulance (00 HH 37) |
Zettelmeyer 2D3000 Earthmover |
Eastern Front Collection 514 |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (06 KH 02) |
Land Rover 101 GS (00 AM 97) |