storm troops

plural noun

, Military.

1. (formerly) German troops specially chosen and equipped for carrying out assault operations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of storm troops¹

1915–20; translation of German Sturmtruppen

Example Sentences

His two regular bodyguards, both on leave from the Literate storm troops, moved quickly to range themselves on either side of him.

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A few days later the place where we were standing was under waves of German storm-troops.

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Behind them, as storm troops for counter-attack, were some of the finest troops of the German army.

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The Germans returned to the charge with forces estimated at three battalions, led by storm troops.

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All the storm troops, including the guards, were in brand-new uniforms.

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