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:
9. D-Day: A Portsmouth Story at Fort Nelson
Pictured is: Capt. Michal Adrian Hemans was a gunnery office for assault group S covering Sword beach Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-25) Photo: Keith Woodland
10. D-Day: A Portsmouth Story at Fort Nelson
Pictured is: Capt. Michal Adrian Hemans was a gunnery office for assault group S covering Sword beach Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-27) Photo: Keith Woodland
11. D-Day: A Portsmouth Story at Fort Nelson
Pictured is: Godfrey Hammond served with the 41 Royal Marine Commando on Sword beach Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-31) Photo: Keith Woodland
12. D-Day: A Portsmouth Story at Fort Nelson
Pictured is: Albert Frederick Tozer was a navigator 106 Squadron who dropped chaff on german radar positions to disable them. Picture: Keith Woodland (260521-38) Photo: Keith Woodland