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
CVN-72 USS Abraham Lincoln |
Royal Signals 5 Troop, May 1952 - I |
Eastern Front Collection 707 |
Bedford TM 6x6 Cargo (44 KE 24) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 866 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 362 |
Humber Pig 1 Ton Armoured Car (09 B |
Eastern Front Collection 549 |
Fordson WOT6 3Ton GS (GDV 717) |
Dodge WC-54 Ambulance |
Dennis Max Mk2 6Ton 4x2 GS (VPO 558 |
Leyland Daf 8x8 Drops (86 KH 70)(Co |
Normandy 1944 Collection 275 |
M4 Sherman Mine Destroyer |
Land Rover S2 Ambulance (MUF 525 F) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 667 |
Gloucestershire Regiment (Embroid) |
Oshkosh Close Support Tanker (DG 13 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 401 |
Ford GPW Jeep (268 XUY) Rear |