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 1221
Eastern Front Collection 1222
Eastern Front Collection 1223
Eastern Front Collection 1224
Eastern Front Collection 1225
Eastern Front Collection 1226
Eastern Front Collection 1227
Eastern Front Collection 1228
Eastern Front Collection 1229
Eastern Front Collection 1230
Eastern Front Collection 1231
Eastern Front Collection 1232
Eastern Front Collection 1233
Eastern Front Collection 1234
Eastern Front Collection 1235
Eastern Front Collection 1236
Eastern Front Collection 1237
Eastern Front Collection 1238
Eastern Front Collection 1239
Eastern Front Collection 1240
Morris C8 15cwt GS (OSV 102) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 181 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 184 |
Eastern Front Collection 218 |
Stoewer 40 Kfz.2-40 Radio Car (WH-2 |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (JYD 287) |
Ford GPW Jeep (268 XUY) with RAF Cr |
AEC 0853 Matador |
D88 HMS Glasgow (Type 42 Class Dest |
Hillman Minx 10hp Staff Car (NSK 62 |
Land Rover S1 80 (ALF 437 B) |
Bedford MJ 4Ton Cargo (44 HF 17) |
Bedford TM 6x6 Cargo (40 KE 66) |
Lancer Boss Side Loader (17 AP 94) |
Eastern Front Collection 771 |
Eastern Front Collection 1269 |
Ford F30 30cwt LAA Tractor (JUO 53) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 393 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 755 |
Eastern Front Collection 1048 |