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 1161
Eastern Front Collection 1162
Eastern Front Collection 1163
Eastern Front Collection 1164
Eastern Front Collection 1165
Eastern Front Collection 1166
Eastern Front Collection 1167
Eastern Front Collection 1168
Eastern Front Collection 1169
Eastern Front Collection 1170
Eastern Front Collection 1171
Eastern Front Collection 1172
Eastern Front Collection 1173
Eastern Front Collection 1174
Eastern Front Collection 1175
Eastern Front Collection 1176
Eastern Front Collection 1177
Eastern Front Collection 1178
Eastern Front Collection 1179
Eastern Front Collection 1180
US 4 Service Command |
AEC 0853 Matador (153 AT) |
Bedford QLD 3Ton GS (KSV 712) |
Austin 10hp Light Utility (277 HPU) |
Hawker Hunter T7 Cockpit (ET272)(Ex |
Eastern Front Collection 638 |
Eastern Front Collection 798 |
Mack NO2 7.5Ton 6x6 Prime Mover (JB |
Junkers Ju 87 Stuka (6) |
US 45 Infantry Division (Thunderbir |
Normandy 1944 Collection 758 |
Polikarpov I-16 Fighter (6) |
Willys MB Jeep (UXG 748) |
Leyland Hippo Mk3 10Ton 4x2 Tractor |
Eastern Front Collection 379 |
Eastern Front Collection 721 |
US 25 Infantry Division (Tropic Lig |
Austin Champ (AAS 313)(80 BE 43) |
Oshkosh Close Support Tanker (DF 90 |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (09 HG 12) |