paratroops
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Two IDF divisions and various units, such as combat engineers, paratroops, infantry brigades and tanks, are all operating in Gaza.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
On the eastern frontlines, Russian paratroops and motorised units were replacing Wagner mercenary units in the eastern city of Bakhmut, according to Serhiy Cherevatyi, a spokesperson for the eastern group of Ukrainian Forces.
From Reuters ● May 30, 2023
British paratroops became involved in a confrontation with Iraqis in the town who, it is thought, believed those troops should not have been there due to this agreement.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2013
A previous version of this article incorrectly said that U.S. paratroops from the 171st Airborne were deployed to the Baltic states before the war.
From Washington Post
In the Normandy invasion, a young commander of paratroops, Lt.
From The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 by United States. Dept. of Defense
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