Semper Fi

"Makin Atoll, little more than sand, trees and a small Japanese military base. Miller's reconnaissance team landed there almost a week ago, since then we've heard nothing. The waiting's over, we're going in, for all we know they're already dead. If what little we know about the Japanese is true, it might be better if they are."

- Roebuck in the opening of Semper Fi

"Semper Fi" is the first campaign mission of Call of Duty: World at War. This mission takes place on Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands, part of the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, occupied by Japan since August 17, 1942.

The player, playing as Pvt. Miller from the 2nd battalion of the Marine Raiders, Carlson's Raiders, is held captive by the Japanese forces, and witnesses his comrade, Pvt. Pyle, being tortured and then murdered. The player's life is saved by Cpl. Roebuck, who then says "We'll make them pay for what they did".

The player must then secure the village by killing the Japanese in the area. After the first part of the village is secured the team heads for second squad's position. Along the way, the team faces banzai charges and booby traps. The player eventually makes his way through the island to rescue the second squad who are pinned down on the beach.

The player then proceeds to blow up the Japanese bunker, crippling their operation there. While making one's way to the boat, the player is attacked by an enemy banzai wielding a katana and is wounded, but is then saved by Sgt. Sullivan when he shoots the Japanese soldier with a M1911. Ultimately the player is dragged to the boat and witnesses a large explosion, which destroys the base.

Video Walkthrough
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Characters

 * Pvt. Miller (playable)
 * Cpl. Roebuck
 * Sgt. Sullivan
 * Pvt. Pyle (K.I.A.)
 * Pvt. Denny
 * Lozano
 * Rooker
 * Pvt. Ryan

Achievements/Trophies
Saved Private Ryan (10 / Bronze Trophy ) - Save Pvt. Ryan before he burns to death.

Carlson's Raiders (10 / Silver Trophy ) - Complete Semper Fi on any difficulty.