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
Normandy 1944 Collection 468 |
Horse Drawn Transport |
Challenger 3 Tank (79 KF 03) Rear |
Scammell Explorer 10Ton Recovery Tr |
Eastern Front Collection 742 |
Leyland Martian 10Ton Artillery Tra |
AEC 0853 Matador Conversion (CPP 82 |
Leyland Mastiff 4x2 Tractor (78 AN |
Scammell SV1T Breakdown (CSU 821) |
Austin Champ (RRM 37 G) |
Thornycroft Antar 60Ton Tractor (50 |
Eastern Front Collection 1027 |
Studebaker US6x4-U7 6x4 Cargo (VDX |
Scammell Commander Tractor (52 KB 3 |
Eastern Front Collection 551 |
Eastern Front Collection 958 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 347 |
Unipower BR90 8x8 Bridging System V |
Simca Marmon MH600BS 1.5Ton 4x4 Car |
Uaz 469 4x4 Field Car (279-27-74) |