Literally translated to "storm troop", Sturmtruppen were heavily armed and armored assault soldiers used primarily in World War I by Germany to lead an attack on an enemy trench line. Oftentimes advancing under cover of poison gas, sturmtruppen used not only Mauser rifles, but MP-18 submachine guns, pistols, flamethrowers, and even clubs.
by Paul Nowak August 18, 2006
A medium German shock assault trooper who uses the world's first "true assault rifle." Best portrayed in Day of Defeat.
by Scrotexyak November 10, 2004