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.]

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

shock′ troops`

n.pl. troops esp. selected, trained, and equipped for engaging in assault. [1915–20]

Thesaurus

Noun

shock troops - soldiers who are specially trained and armed to lead an assaulttroop - a group of soldiers

Translations

truppe d'assalto