Price (World War II)


 * For the modern-era character, see John Price.

Captain Price is a British soldier who fought during World War II. He fought in the British 6th Airborne Division and the SAS in Call of Duty and led a group from the 7th Armoured Division during Call of Duty 2. While not having a necessarily large role compared to his modern counterpart, he's still a considerably important character who remains too valuable to die in the games he is featured in.

Call of Duty
In Call of Duty, Price was originally in the British 6th Airborne Division. He served at Pegasus Bridge with fellow soldier Sgt. Evans. After the gliders that brought them in landed, Price ordered Evans to suppress a bunker before preceding. Shortly after, a Panzer came in and pinned down the soldiers. He ordered Evans to find Pvt. Mills. Within a few moments, the tank was destroyed and the bridge was secured. The next morning, after checking the holders for explosives, Price and Lt. Davis discussed about the scavenged weapons. All of a sudden, mortar fire rained around them, and a huge German counterattack came their way. They successfully held the bridge and they were relieved by friendlies.

After that, Price and Evans were transferred to the SAS. At some point, during an unspecified mission, his plane was shot down behind Nazi lines in Austria. Price was captured, and he was taken to a chateau in the Alps. There he met fellow prisoner Major Ingram, who was soon transferred to Gulag IIIA. He was rescued by Pvt. Martin, Cpt. Foley, and Sgt. Moody and a few other Americans.

Later, Price was sent to the Eder Dam in a special operation to destroy the anti-air defenses and the electrical generators. Sgt. Waters, a member of the SAS, helps the two by helping Price to steal an Opel Blitz truck full of Panzerfausts. Price then drives the truck to the airfield. At the airfield, he defends Evans with a Bren Gun while the latter was mounting the Flakvierling. The team was then successfully extracted.

Price's final mission was to sabotage the Tirpitz, a Nazi battleship that was considered a threat by the RAF. He used his knowledge of the German language and forged papers to infiltrate the battleship. Evans and Price then manage to get to the armory. Unfortunately, their cover is blown, and Price grabs a nearby MP40. He attempts to defend Evans, who was planting the explosives on the boilers. Price is killed in combat on the Tirpitz and the remaining SAS leave without him. He later returns in Call of Duty 2.

Call of Duty 2
He returned in Call of Duty 2, to lead the 7th Armoured Division through the North Africa and Normandy campaigns with Pvt. MacGregor and Sgt. Davis.

Background
Price is voiced by Michael Gough in both games, who also voiced both Anthony and Benjamin Carmine in the Gears of War series.

Trivia

 * John Price carries some of the traits that Captain Price carries, caring for others and leaving no one behind. Both are in the SAS at some point. Like the WWII Price, John also saves a number of Americans late in the game. most notably, The mustache and generally looking alike, it is widely believed that John may be a son or grandson of WWII Price.
 * During the credits of Call of Duty 2, Price is rescued by a small group of Americans who covertly infiltrate a small village he was being held in. This could be a reference to Sgt. Moody and Cpt. Foley, but is different, as all but one of the Americans are killed.
 * The book "Real heroes", which was made to make money for injured British servicemen and women, has a part about "Pixel heroes". It talks about the Captain Price of WWII and identifies him as the same man in Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2.
 * Price shows compassion to some Germans who have surrendered in France.
 * An emblem in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 features WWII Captain Price. Emblem-price-ww2.jpg
 * There is a trophy/achievement in Modern Warfare 2 named "Blackjack". In this picture, there is a playing card with a picture of WWII Price.
 * Price enjoys drinking at the end of successful missions as seen in Call of Duty 2 '.
 * Many players thought Price lived, but most of Call of Duty 2 ' s story takes place before the first Call of Duty.
 * If the player watches Price walk when he is on the Tirpitz, he walks with a limp.