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sap·per [ˈsæpəʳ] N MIL

sapper

inženirec(inženirka) m (f)

sapper Brit

kraljevi inženirec(inženirka) m (f)

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The sappers finally arrived at 06:00 and completed the demolition of the bridge whilst the paratroopers protected them. en.wikipedia.org

Breaching using explosives is primarily an operation performed by highly trained explosives experts, such as combat engineers or sappers. en.wikipedia.org

It is often used as an engineering vehicle and a carrier for sappers, although its main role has been to carry infantry. en.wikipedia.org

Their men were nonetheless able to take advantage of the urban terrain by relying heavily on snipers and sappers to advance. en.wikipedia.org

The second sapper was found wounded, lying among several satchel charges at the other end of the revetment. en.wikipedia.org

Infiltration units like sappers also assisted the push by seizing bridges, road junctions and other key points ahead of the main forces. en.wikipedia.org

Under cover of the bombardment, enemy sappers broke through the defensive perimeter and began hurling explosive charges into the main defensive bunkers. en.wikipedia.org

The 1st battalion included a part company of sappers. en.wikipedia.org

The mining operations cost the lives of 646 sappers. en.wikipedia.org

These were punctuated with irrigation channels which the sappers rapidly bridged with palm trees. en.wikipedia.org

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