paratroops

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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

"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

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

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