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 1181
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Eastern Front Collection 1200
Aveling Barford 690 Dump Truck (01 |
Normandy 1944 Collection 811 |
Panzer IV with Short 75mm Gun (2) |
Austin 10hp Light Utility (UCG 71) |
Wartime in the Vale 2010, Dodge WC- |
Eastern Front Collection 1382 |
Bedford TM 6x6 Cargo (40 KE 66) |
Normandy 1944 Collection 661 |
Leyland Roadrunner 8-13 4x2 Box Van |
Land Rover 90 Defender (GVA 248)(Ma |
Berlin May/June 1945 111 |
Eastern Front Collection 89 |
Southern Command - Royal Pioneers ( |
Normandy 1944 Collection 360 |
Land Rover S3 Shorland Armoured Car |
Eastern Front Collection 1389 |
M5A1 Half Track (SSu x63) |
Ward La France M1A1 Wrecker (VVS 28 |
Challenger 2 Tank |
Jet Provost T.5 (XW-404)(Courtesy o |