shock troops

pl.n.

Soldiers specially chosen, trained, and armed to lead an attack.

[Translation of German Stosstruppen : Stoss, shock + Truppen, pl. of Truppe, troop.]

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shock troops

pl n

(Military) soldiers specially trained and equipped to carry out an assault

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shock′ troops`

n.pl.

troops esp. selected, trained, and equipped for engaging in assault.

[1915–20]

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shock troops - soldiers who are specially trained and armed to lead an assault

troop - a group of soldiers

Translations

truppe d'assalto

shock troops

npl → truppe fpl d'assalto

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