paratroops

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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

Small contingents of British troops, including marine commandos and paratroops, have already drilled with Japanese and South Korean forces this year.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2023

The government poured more than 3,000 troops into the effort, including paratroops and special forces soldiers, according to Sandoval.

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2023

About 800 French soldiers, including hundreds of paratroops, took part in an operation that saw Timbuktu recaptured in January, part of an offensive to oust Islamist rebels from the north of the country.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2013

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