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

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

At the airport across the Chattahoochee River in Alabama, five battalions of paratroops were waiting assignment.

From Earth Alert! by Neville, Kris