" With a little help.. "

A Rába 38M "Botond" Hungarian built all-terrain truck is stuck in the Russian mud. Help is needed to get it out on proper terrain and a man with two oxen are ready for the job.

" Huszár "

A proud Hungarian Cavalry private "Huszár", in the traditional horseback pose.

" Winter Shelter "

Photographs from the photo-heritage of the Hungarian Hungarian Air Force corporal Ernő Simon.

Air Force personnel at their shelters somewhere in Russia.

" Muszka földön... "

" The wind blows harsh on Russian soil, And also that brings Your sweet memory to me! "

Hungarian WW2 military postcard. (Kaszárnya = Barracks) 

" Szakaszvezető "

A nice and sharp studio photograph of a Hungarian lance-corporal. The high collar is a pre 1936 type uniform.

" Reserve "

Older soldiers posing for a group photograph. Many older reserve troops and soldiers were called in for shorter repetition service during the inter war period. Hungary had to keep a very restricted number of regular soldiers in the ranks according to the peace-treaty after WW1. Many of the older soldiers were veterans from the war 1914-18.

" Russia from above "

The view from the pilots seat on a German built Junkers Ju 52. This transport air-plane was used by the Royal Hungarian Air-Force. This photo is from the photo-album of Air-Force lieutenant Géza Mészáros who's photographs I have published here some time ago.   

Here's an excellent video made by our friends at Decker's Militaria !

 

" Housed Company "

A company of Hungarian soldiers spends a night at a civilian house. This small and unknown series of photographs shows an enjoyable glimpse of the everyday life of conscripted soldiers before WW2.

 Food is served and enjoyed after a day of exercise.

 Time for relax and leisure, together with the local family.

 The next morning, the company and officers are ready for another exercise day!

" Bicycle Honvéd "

The Hungarian army used bicycles for the mobility of the infantry, and even had special bicycle-units.

This Honvéd (is Hungarian for "homeland defence") soldier are standing next to his civilian bicycle for this nice photograph..