Paratroopers? Have you used them extensively?

Hi, Forum Gang. I'm back.

I'm also playing a new COW game for the first time in 18 months. Once upon a time, I used to be a pretty good COW player, but now I'm mostly playing catch-up, reading how-to forum threads and trying to understand the various changes that have been made during my absence.

One change that I noticed was that the game developers finally created a new paratrooper unit last year. During my prior participation in forum discussions, I was a vociferous advocate for the addition of a well-designed paratrooper regiment to the game, so I am more than a little curious to hear how the new unit has been received and what its impact on the game has been, for better or for worse -- in your opinion.

I would also like to have an on-going detailed discussion with one or more knowledgeable forum participants who have used the new unit extensively, and have gained some real experience and expertise in using it. Perhaps that discussion could move to a private conversation at some point.

Anyone? Opinions? I know you have them . . . . Anecdotes from actual use? Hopefully, someone has them and is willing to share . . . .