Sturmabteilung; SA; Brownshirts
Specifically refers to the Nazi paramilitary organization, the Sturmabteilung (SA), also known as the Brownshirts or Storm Troops. Historical term.
The Sturmabteilung was a paramilitary organization of the Nazi Party.
shock troops; storm troops
General military term for elite assault units tasked with breaking through enemy lines. Can be used in historical or modern contexts.
In World War I, the German army deployed shock troops.