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
Land Rover S3 109 (FBY 377 H) |
Eastern Front Collection 1171 |
Ford Escort (CS 13 AA) |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (73 KD 97) |
MAN-ERF HX18 6Ton 4x4 Cargo (LV 74 |
Eastern Front Collection 1033 |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (DGY 8 |
Dodge WC-52 Weapons Carrier (283 XU |
Land Rover S2 109 SAS Pink Panther |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (12 |
Ford Pierce Fire Tender (82L-107) |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (JYD 287) |
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (PSU 884) |
Original German WW2 Studio Photo 38 |
D95 HMS Manchester (Type 42 Class D |
Normandy 1944 Collection 456 |
Land Rover 101 GS (EAA 488 S) |
Bedford MJ 4 Ton Cargo (44 HF 17) |
Eastern Front Collection 218 |
Royal Army Ordnance Corps (Embroid) |