This video explores the historical significance of D-Day from the perspective of Portsmouth residents who experienced it. It highlights an exhibition at Fort Nelson featuring the planning of Operation Overlord, the events of D-Day, and the aftermath. The exhibition also includes silhouettes of local individuals alongside wartime artifacts from the Royal Armouries collection, with a new museum trail. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, and offers support through donations and membership.
This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation of the "D-Day: A Portsmouth Story" exhibition at Fort Nelson, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The exhibition features figures by Standing with Giants and focuses on the emotional and surprising work involved in its creation. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, highlights its work and invites viewers to learn more about history, combat, and their collection.
This video features an interview with Dan Barton, founder of the 'Standing with Giants' art installation at Fort Nelson. The installation commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, highlighting Portsmouth's crucial role in preparing ships and welcoming troops home. The exhibition is contextualized by the museum's 'Falklands 40: What Portsmouth Saw' display, which includes personal stories and media from the war. The video also touches on the Royal Armouries' broader mission of bringing arms and armor history to life.
This video explores the 'Standing with Giants' art installation at Fort Nelson, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. The installation features 258 silhouettes honoring fallen taskforce members and civilians. The video highlights Portsmouth's crucial role in the war, from preparing ships to emotional homecomings, and places the art in context with the museum's 'Falklands 40: What Portsmouth Saw' exhibition. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, invites viewers to learn more about their collection and support their work.
This video commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, featuring interviews with ten Falklands veterans who share their experiences of combat and their return home. The description highlights an upcoming exhibition at Fort Nelson that will delve into Portsmouth's role during the conflict and feature more veteran stories. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, produced the video and encourages viewers to support their museum and explore their content related to arms and armour.
This video offers a tour of the exterior of the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson in Portsmouth. While the description doesn't mention specific firearms, the location itself is a historic military site that houses significant collections of arms and armor. Therefore, tags related to historical firearms, military history, and the Royal Armouries are relevant.
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