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
LDV Sherpa Van (22 KH 10) |
M102 HMS Grimsby (Sandown Class Min |
M18 Hellcat (1) |
Berlin May/June 1945 216 |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Hotchkiss |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (12 |
Bedford RL 3Ton 4x4 Cargo (JJD 245 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 626 |
Eastern Front Collection 1247 |
Eastern Front Collection 1476 |
Eastern Front Collection 1164 |
Berlin May/June 1945 129 |
AEC 854 Matador 5Ton 6x6 2500 Galls |
Dodge WC-56 Command Car (JPP 320) 2 |
US 196 Infantry Brigade |
Leyland Roadrunner 8-13 4x2 Box Van |
Willys MB/Ford GPW Jeep (VFO 514) |
Crossley 1GL8 3Ton 6x4 Workshop (KU |
BSA M20 500cc (1943)(189 XUF) |
Berlin May/June 1945 194 |