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 1041
Eastern Front Collection 1042
Eastern Front Collection 1043
Eastern Front Collection 1044
Eastern Front Collection 1045
Eastern Front Collection 1046
Eastern Front Collection 1047
Eastern Front Collection 1048
Eastern Front Collection 1049
Eastern Front Collection 1050
Eastern Front Collection 1051
Eastern Front Collection 1052
Eastern Front Collection 1053
Eastern Front Collection 1054
Eastern Front Collection 1055
Eastern Front Collection 1056
Eastern Front Collection 1057
Eastern Front Collection 1058
Eastern Front Collection 1059
Eastern Front Collection 1060
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (77 KH 70)(Co |
Eastern Front Collection 1171 |
Bedford OYD 3Ton GS (ESV 985)2 |
Chieftain Tank Mk6 AVLB (02 EB 18)T |
Seddon Atkinson 4-11 4x2 Tractor (8 |
Ford Thames E4 3 ton 4x4 LAA Tracto |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, BAE Syste |
Scammell Constructor 20Ton 6x6 Trac |
Eastern Front Collection 925 |
Oshkosh Close Support Tanker (DG 13 |
102 Logistic Support Brigade |
Eastern Front Collection 923 |
Centurion Tank AVLB Bridgelayer (03 |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Land Rove |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (RTV 454 |
US 79 Infantry Division (Lorraine) |
Thornycroft Tartar WOF 3Ton 6x4 Wor |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Truck |
Foden 16Ton 8x4 Low Mobility Tanker |
Berlin May/June 1945 88 |