The presentation, D-Day: A Portsmouth Story, can be explored at Fort Nelson in Portsdown Hill Road since it was launched on Friday, May 24 . A timeline showcasing the planning of Operation Overlord, the events of the Normandy Landings and the aftermath of the event in Portsmouth is also on display.
The 10 laser-cut silhouettes were created by Standing With Giants, and will take pride of place at the museum for 14 weeks.
Here are 19 striking pictures from the new exhibition:
5. D-Day: A Portsmouth Story at Fort Nelson
Pictured is: Capt Geoffrey Brown who served with the Royal Artillery. Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-14) Photo: Keith Woodland
6. D-Day: A Portsmouth Story at Fort Nelson
Pictured is: A Map from D-Day Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-15) Photo: Keith Woodland
7. D-Day: A Portsmouth Story at Fort Nelson
Pictured is: A display at the exhibition Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-16) Photo: Keith Woodland
8. D-Day: A Portsmouth Story at Fort Nelson
Pictured is: Victor Stewart, American War Correspondent from Portsmouth and also took many of the photographs in the exhibition for the Evening News Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-18) Photo: Keith Woodland