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 1061
Eastern Front Collection 1062
Eastern Front Collection 1063
Eastern Front Collection 1064
Eastern Front Collection 1065
Eastern Front Collection 1066
Eastern Front Collection 1067
Eastern Front Collection 1068
Eastern Front Collection 1069
Eastern Front Collection 1070
Eastern Front Collection 1071
Eastern Front Collection 1072
Eastern Front Collection 1073
Eastern Front Collection 1074
Eastern Front Collection 1075
Eastern Front Collection 1076
Eastern Front Collection 1077
Eastern Front Collection 1078
Eastern Front Collection 1079
Eastern Front Collection 1080
2 Signals Brigade (Subdued) |
Eastern Front Collection 918 |
Morris C8 15cwt GS (571 FUF) |
Humber 1Ton Wireless (BDG 900 G) |
Dodge WC-54 Ambulance (YMS 345)(Cop |
Austin K2 Ambulance (JMW 106) |
Eastern Front Collection 1428 |
Land Rover S2 88 (61 EL 77) |
Eastern Front Collection 977 |
Austin Champ (210 UXJ)(6948 RN) Rea |
AEC 0853 Matador (PSU 893) 2 |
Eastern Front Collection 52 |
Leyland Hippo Mk2 10Ton GS (DS 6472 |
Ford F15 15cwt GS (J 5857) |
GMC 352 CCKW 6x6 Cargo (PSU 769) 2 |
Seddon Atkinson 401 4x2 Tractor (07 |
GMC 353 DUKW 6x6 Cargo (KOW 283 P) |
Bedford MWD 15cwt GS (VVF 657 S) |
Leyland Daf 26 6x4 Refueller (14 AY |
Austin K9 1 Ton Wireless (SSU 233) |