paratroops

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"As a result of the enemy's advance ... Russian paratroops have taken up positions that are advantageous to the enemy."

From Reuters • May 17, 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

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

He was ordained in Rome in 1938 and served two years at a church in Baltimore, then volunteered as a paratroops chaplain in World War II, getting the nickname “The Jumping Padre.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 29, 2011

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