Roebuck

"How many Marines did we lose taking this rock?" "Already too many''"

- Polonsky speaking to Roebuck

Reed Roebuck was an American squad leader of the United States Marine Corps in Call of Duty: World at War during World War II. He is voiced by Kiefer Sutherland from the hit TV show, 24.

Call of Duty: World at War
Reed Roebuck was part of the invasion force that assaulted Makin Island. He came to rescue Miller (the player) on Makin, stabbing Miller's would-be killer in the back. Along with Sullivan and the other Marine Raiders they raid the island, rescue their support squad and escape Makin Island.Two years later, Roebuck, Miller, Sullivan and a new recruit Pvt. Polonsky participated in the invasion of Peleliu as part of the 1st Marine Division. They made way for Allied forces after clearing Japanese defenses but Sgt. Sullivan gets stabbed by a Banzai Charger at the end of the level. Roebuck is promoted to Sergeant after Sullivan's death during the landing on Peleliu. Roebuck then took command of the squad and took part in capturing Peleliu airfield and crushing the remaining Japanese forces on Peleliu. After Peleliu he led Miller, Polonsky and several others in the invasion of Okinawa. After clearing Wana ridge, they receive orders to storm Shuri Castle. After fighting through numerous Japanese soldiers they storm Shuri Castle he and his squad come across Japanese forces attempting to surrender. He and Polonsky move in to secure the Japanese soldiers but get attacked by the soldiers who were only pretending to surrender. He could die or live according to the player's actions.

Survival
Towards the end of the Shuri Castle level, a group of three Japanese soldiers can be seen surrendering. Roebuck and Polonsky both walk up to them and turn towards Miller, giving the Japanese a chance to strike. Roebuck, who's in between two soldiers calls for help and so does Polonsky. It requires a faster trigger finger and better aim to save Roebuck as he has 2 enemies holding him instead of 1. If Miller saves Roebuck, he sacrifices Polonsky. If saved, Roebuck would kneel by Polonsky pleading him to get up and would shout, swear and curse at the attacking Japanese while firing his Thompson. After the Japanese are defeated, he gives Miller Polonsky's dog tags and says now they could all go home.

Sgt. Roebuck can be saved from the "surrendering" Japanese soldiers if you have a fast trigger finger. If you save him from the ambush you recieve the Xbox 360 achievement or PlayStation 3 Trophy "Guardian Angel".

Death
Roebuck moves in to secure the surrendering men only to be killed by a suicide grenade set off by one of the Japanese soldiers. He was unable to fend them off because he was outnumbered and the attack was so sudden; he was caught off guard. [[Media:Example.ogg]]

Quotes

 * "When we take Shuri Castle, we go home, all of us."
 * "Those animals killed him... Animals!"
 * "You fucking animals!"
 * "Outstanding Marines, Out - fucking - standing!"
 * "Miller you're okay? We are going to make them pay for what they've done."
 * "Everything that's been asked of us we've done. Every night we lie in a filthy foxhole, praying the enemy won't slit our throats. Every night we spent, crawling through the mud and the dirt while bullets whistle all around. But this is the last time we will have to put our lives on the line. This is the enemies last stand. When we take Shuri Castle we go home, all of us."
 * "We let our guard down Polonsky, we can't let it happen again."
 * "Just get up the hill Polonsky."
 * "Watch the grass, watch the trees, watch any damn place Tojo could be waiting!"
 * "Sullivan!!! Hold on, you're going to be okay!"
 * "Stay sharp."
 * "Tried to flush them out with dogs but we all know how stubborn these bastards are."

Trivia

 * As soon as Sgt. Sullivan is stabbed in the stomach, his label changes from Corporal to Sergeant immediately.
 * Roebuck lived with his wife and four children.
 * If you let Roebuck die on Breaking Point, you cannot pick up his Thompson but if Polonsky dies you can take his M1 Garand.
 * Even when Roebuck is a Corporal, he has Sergeant's stripes on his sleeves.
 * Roebuck is in his late twenties.
 * Roebuck has deep scars on his face. They are of unknown origin.
 * Roebuck has a machete on his back
 * Roebuck wears trousers with magazine holders attached to it, unlike all the other Marines who wear leather leggings around their ankles.
 * Roebuck is never seen with a helmet except on Blowtorch & Corkscrew where it doesn't get shot off as often compared to Polonsky
 * If you save Roebuck on the Wii version, at the end of the level he goes to Polonsky's body, but sometimes Polonsky's body appears as Roebucks body instead.
 * Roebuck and other Marines still use Thompson submachine guns during the battle of Okinawa even after it was officially replaced by the M3 Grease Gun.
 * If you kill yourself with a grenade when Polonsky and Roebuck are grabbed by the soldiers, Roebuck will explode spontaneously.
 * Roebuck is the multiplayer announcer when playing as the Americans. (Marine Raiders)

Appearances/Voice Actors

 * Call of Duty: World at War - Kiefer Sutherland