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

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

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

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