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 1201
Eastern Front Collection 1202
Eastern Front Collection 1203
Eastern Front Collection 1204
Eastern Front Collection 1205
Eastern Front Collection 1206
Eastern Front Collection 1207
Eastern Front Collection 1208
Eastern Front Collection 1209
Eastern Front Collection 1210
Eastern Front Collection 1211
Eastern Front Collection 1212
Eastern Front Collection 1213
Eastern Front Collection 1214
Eastern Front Collection 1215
Eastern Front Collection 1216
Eastern Front Collection 1217
Eastern Front Collection 1218
Eastern Front Collection 1219
Eastern Front Collection 1220
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (XKR 984 |
AEC 0860 Militant Mk1 10Ton (GBL 76 |
Morris C8 FAT Mk3 (13 BBP) |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, GMC 352 C |
AEC 0860 Militant Mk1 10Ton Cargo ( |
Panzer III in the Russian Snow |
Berlin May/June 1945 58 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 427 |
Austin Champ (55 BE 63) |
Daimler Ferret Armoured Car Mk2 (OF |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (02 |
Berlin May/June 1945 181 |
Seddon Atkinson Strato 380 Tractor |
Berlin May/June 1945 26 |
Eastern Front Collection 93 |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (302 DEL) |
AEC 0853 Matador (JSU 714) 2 |
Bedford RL 3 ton 4x4 Cargo (11 FG 0 |
Berlin May/June 1945 45 |
REME Unit, with Scammell & Bed |