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    What name for specially trained troops who perform high risk tasks was originally applied to units of Boer horsemen in the South African war?

    Question #87666. Asked by Jacob_Tyers. (Oct 23 07 2:56 PM)


    Rowena8482

    		commandos
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boer_Commando

    Oct 23 07, 2:58 PM

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