- For the overall battle, see Battle of the Bulge.
- "Six weeks now since Turner was killed and I got promoted. It's Christmas. We're diggin' into the Ardennes Forest in Belgium. So cold we're pissin' ice cubes. Gonna be one helluva fight."
- — Mission Briefing
Battle of the Bulge is the ninth campaign level in Call of Duty: WWII.
Characters[]
- Ronald "Red" Daniels (playable)
- Matthew Weber (playable)
- Robert Zussman
- William Pierson
- Drew Stiles
- Frank Aiello
- Marcus Howard
- Joseph Turner (mentioned only)
- Rover Joe (heard only)
- Paul Thomas Daniels (mentioned only)
Plot[]
At the Ardennes Forest in winter, Daniels, now promoted to a Corporal, and the squad gave a toast for Christmas to Turner, who was killed six weeks ago in Hill 493. Meanwhile, a drunken Pierson came staggering to the squad to also give a toast to Turner, a man who he fought beside with for six years, as he tells the squad that he'll no longer be able to defend them when the convoy arrives the next day.
In the morning, Daniels, Zussman, Aiello, and Stiles struggles with the cold as the former is tasked by Pierson, who was comfortable with the cold, to resupply the eastern flank with an ammo box. After Daniels deliver the ammo box, several German troops were spotted nearby as Daniels use his sniper to take them out while the soldiers fix the gun jam from their machine gun. After dealing with the enemies, Daniels heads to the Command Tent, where Aiello introduce him to an African-American soldier named Howard, which surprises Daniels. Howard explains that the Germans will attack the convoy when it arrives and Daniels suggest to have air support provide assistance, which Pierson reveals that they already have their hands full in the air.
Shortly after the convoy arrives, a German artillery barrage fires at the Allies as they destroy several trucks and killed some soldiers as the remaining squad takes cover. After the artillery barrage stops, the squad regroups with Pierson as he reveals the Germans are bringing in their tanks to them. Howard suggests using a radio at the old CP to request air support for the tanks. After the squad defended Howard and successfully has the radio ready, Daniels makes the call to Rover Joe for air support.
The 509th Fighter Squadron receives the request as they try to protect their heavy bomber support from the German Luftwaffe. After gaining full control in the air, the Squadron then head over to the 1st Infantry Division to provide air support. Daniels, Zussman, Aiello, and Howard fall back to the main line as they hold their ground with their allies until air support arrives. Eventually the 509th Fighter Squadron arrives and Daniels use red smoke grenades to mark targets for air support. After neutralizing several German infantry and armor, the squad regroups with Pierson. Pierson orders Daniels to call in air support to the nearby German tanks, which Daniels argues with Pierson that the tanks are too close in the safety line. Impatient, Pierson takes the radio from Daniels and calls in air support himself as Daniels heads to cover while Zussman remarks that Pierson's lost it. Daniels and Zussman head to a foxhole with Aiello and Stiles as they hold their ground against some German soldiers. As a German tank approaches the squad, the P-47s arrives and starts their bombing run at the target requested by Pierson as the blast knocks out the squad. Once they awaken, Howard questions Daniels on how long Pierson's been out of his mind, which Daniels reply that the question is "above my pay grade". Several remaining German soldiers have surrendered as Pierson darkly request to process the Germans quickly.
Squad Abilities[]
- Main article: Squad Abilities
- Frank Aiello - Mortar Strike
- William Pierson - Spotting
- Robert Zussman - First Aid Kit
Weapons[]
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Heroic Actions[]
- Main article: Heroic Actions
Mementos found in Level[]
- Main article: Memento
| Mementos in Battle of the Bulge |
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Transcript[]
- Main article: Battle of the Bulge (mission)/Transcript
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- It is possible to pick up two weapons (a M1903 and a M1928) while delivering the ammunition to the east dugout, though they cannot be used before making the delivery. The two guns are located next to each other near a group of seven soldiers standing in a log-walled crossroads on the way to the east dugout. If both are picked up, then when the German patrol appears, the player will have the Lee-Enfield as their primary and whatever the last weapon they picked up as their secondary. If neither weapon is picked up, a M1 Garand will be given to the player as a default secondary.
- The SVT-40 from German soldiers can spawn with and/or without a bayonet.
- German soldiers using a Panzerschreck or shown in struggle with American soldiers are displayed with their gray uniforms worn in previous missions; those who struggle with an American soldier will have an SVT-40, with and without a bayonet, or a Kar98k fitted with iron sights as a primary weapon.
- German shotgunners can only be found and killed in action prior to the player calling for air support; they wear green uniforms, unlike the majority of German soldiers wearing winter appropriate colors, and possess the M30 Luftwaffe Drilling.
- At some point, Pierson says "Take out those Panzerfausts!", even though the enemies are actually using Panzerschrecks.
- At the start of the level when delivering the ammo box, one soldier speaks a line that is mirroring a line spoken by Private Jackson in Saving Private Ryan.
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