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:
17. D-Day: A Portsmouth Story at Fort Nelson
Pictured is: Nana Bevan. at just 16 she served with 28th Red Cross detachment at QA hospital helping treat the injured from the D Day landings. Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-63) Photo: Keith Woodland
18. D-Day: A Portsmouth Story at Fort Nelson
Pictured is: Sidney Cornell of North End, Portsmouth. A member of the 7th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment. Sidney was a runner for the the regiment, a dangerous job that saw him injured 4 times and not evacuated. He was later awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-66) Photo: Keith Woodland