Allied Soldiers Begin Organized Invasion of Italy

The British returned to Europe not as commandos but as a full army, signifying their intent to stay. The shift in power was evident as military supplies amassed, indicating a strong force ready to conquer. The troops advanced through obstacles, entering Reggio Calabria and further into Europe.

How does the text convey the idea of power and conquest?

What does the act of walking through the barbed wire symbolize?