Examples of paratroops

• The sending of paratroops was not a realistic proposition.

• Will he now issue instructions that the paratroops be withdrawn from the area?

• Later, further reports were received indicating that paratroops had been dropped.

• When you get quick movement then you must have the support of great machines moving troops, moving supplies, moving paratroops.

• In the past few days, we have discussed strategic issues—for example, should we have paratroops, or are paratroops obsolete?

• We do not anticipate that we shall be required to deal with paratroops.

• That might be very advantageous for paratroops, if they have to land on or near islands.

• In no circumstances can air forces alone guarantee completely to prevent the landing of airborne troops and paratroops.