Wait for his radio signal, and be ready to snipe the guards from a safe distance. Cover him while he opens the main gate. You'll be bringing in plenty of explosives to destroy the U-529, since Major Grillo cannot procure enough high-explosive on site without arousing suspicion. Once you're in, stay with Grillo and head for the research building. First, steal all documents pertaining to the prototype, then infiltrate the submarine pens.

Major Grillo will be in command. Just follow his lead and everything should work like clockwork.

- Colonel Hargrove

Scuttling the U-529 - Trondheim, Norway - February 12, 1943

M2L2
It appears that the mission plan has gone awry. You're going to have to go incognito if you're going to have any chance of surviving this, Powell. Grab an officer's uniform from a locker room in the submarine facility and stick to speaking German until you're out of there.

Here are the essentials you need to know while operating in disguise:

1. Always show your papers when asked.

2. Don't walk around with a weapon drawn, as it will immediately arouse suspicion.

3. To upgrade to a higher security level, locate a set of officer's papers. You may be forced to eliminate an officer in order to get to them.

4. If all else fails, try to isolate a troublesome officer before eliminating him.

Destroy the Naxos prototype, get into the U-529, plant the explosives in the bow, and find another way out of the pens.

- Colonel Hargrove

Escape from Trondheim - Trondheim, Norway - February 12, 1943

M2L3
Excellent work, Lieutenant. Even without the support of Major Grillo, you handled the situation admirably. Taking out the U-529 and the Naxos prototype should keep the balance of Atlantic power on our side, and we're predicting that the next prototype will be delayed until this fall. But there's no time to celebrate now - you've got to get out of there fast. The base is on high alert, and the Germans aren't going to let you slip away without a fight.

Meanwhile, you'll have to take care of two things: keep the Germans from pursuing, and disrupt troop mobility along the coast when our forces land. You can do this by finding Opel transport trucks in the German-held port facilities. Render the trucks useless by disabling the engines with your wire cutters. Keep your eyes open for Panzer and Tiger tanks and put them out of commission wherever possible with your radio bombs. Finally, destroy any munitions caches and get out of there.

Make your way to the train depot on the north side of the facility. A German supply train captured for us by Norwegian resistance forces should be there soon. A squad of our troops will be on board to provide covering fire at the rendezvous. When they open those boxcar doors, they'll lay down covering fire as long as they can - be careful to avoid firing on them! Use this attack as a diversion, and get to that train. Once they're low on ammo, they're going to roll out of there as fast possible, and if you're not on the train by that time, they will be forced to leave you behind.

Good luck, Powell.
- Colonel Hargrove

MISSION 3: OPERATION OVERLORD

Omaha Beach - Normandy, France - June 6, 1944

M3L1
"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.

Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year of 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!

I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!

Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."

- General Dwight D. Eisenhower

Battle in the Bocage - Normandy, France - June 7, 1944

M3L2
Excellent job on Omaha. Due to your exemplary actions, you've been reassigned to a special mission with Captain Ramsey from A Company. The situation in the bocage is grim. The overgrown hedgerows dividing the landscape past the beach provide the Germans with perfect defensive territory; our every offensive is met with tenacious overlapping defenses - MG42s, mortars, 88's - you name it. Certain areas that were to be taken by the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions remain in enemy hands; a result of the misdrops on the night of the invasion.

Your mission is to penetrate enemy lines, disrupt enemy defenses, and link up with paratroopers from the 101st who were tasked to destroy a special target between Isigny and Carentan. If they're understrength or KIA, you are to complete their mission with Ramsey. A jeep is available for transport, but there's no way to tell how far you'll get before you have to abandon it, as the roads closer to the target are well defended by 88mm guns.

You'll receive further details once you're in the field. Best of luck, Lieutenant.

- Colonel Hargrove

The Nebelwerfer Hunt - Normandy, France - June 7, 1944

M3L3
Good job on taking out those 88's. Now, here's exactly what you're looking for. This photo from our files shows a six-barreled rocket projector called the Nebelwerfer 41. When grouped into batteries, they can be devastating, smashing targets with barrages of explosive rockets. One such battery is defending an approach to Carentan, and the Germans could easily shift it to a less vulnerable position further south at any time. We can't let that happen. This is as good a chance as we're going to get to take away some of their best firepower in the area. Success here will save many soldiers' lives in the fight towards the town of St. Lo.

The only approach to the Nebelwerfer battery is through a small town. You'll know you're near the site when you see the large church on the outskirts. The battery is located on a field defended by many MG-42 positions; use the sniper rifle to pick off the crews from a distance before moving in. Once you've captured the location, plant explosives onto the Nebelwerfers and take cover!

This won't be an easy mission, but I'm confident you'll be up to the task. Good luck, Lieutenant.

- Colonel Hargrove

MISSION 4: BEHIND ENEMY LINES

Omaha Beach - Normandy, France - June 6, 1944

M4L1
You'll be working alone on this mission, Powell. As an OSS agent you'll have to get used to the idea of being out there on your own in enemy territory. The main purpose of this phase of the mission is to get you to a Resistance safehouse in St. Ebremont, south of St. Lo, and very deep behind enemy lines. Unfortunately, there's a bit of a catch to this mission. We received some bad news today, and you're going to be taking care of it on your way there.

One of our recon planes went down today in your mission area, carrying an Allied G3 Operations Officer and his pilot. If you find either one of them, get them to a Resistance safehouse for extraction and debriefing. The Germans could score a major intelligence coup if our men fall into their hands.

When you reach your destination, you'll receive more mission details from your Resistance contact. Her name is Manon Batiste.

- Colonel Hargrove

Diverting the Enemy - Normandy, France - June 22, 1944

M4L2
Bonsoir, mon ami! Colonel Hargrove has spoken highly of you. Remember that covert OSS missions are different from the frontline combat you're used to. Stealth and surprise are your best weapons. Don't forget your Hi-Standard silenced pistol. It's small, lightweight, and accurate to about fifteen yards. Always make sure you get close and aim for the head.

Your final destination is a command post in an occupied French estate. But before you can infiltrate the post, we must create distractions to draw some of the troops away. There's two locations best suited for the task. The first is a nearby tank park, where a few well placed explosives will incapacitate their tanks for at least two weeks while they await repairs and parts. Also, the Germans frequently run supply trucks through a checkpoint here. If you see one of these trucks, try to stow away by jumping in the back. This should get you into the tank park undetected.

The second and most important location is a small train depot where a much needed supply train will be passing through tonight. Switch the tracks so the train enters the repair lane at the station. Plant your explosives on the lane barrier. When the train runs into it, the explosives will detonate.

Finally, there's a small truck garage at the station. An old friend of mine is posing as a German supply truck driver, and will be waiting for you. He knows the way to the estate, and will be able to drive you past the remaining perimeter patrols. Look for his signal when you get to the garage. Bon chance, mon ami!

-Manon

The Command Post - Normandy, France - June 22, 1944

M4L3
Très bien, Powell! While the enemy is busy with the mess you left behind, you'll have time to finish the mission. But be careful! The area is still well guarded, and you'll have to choose your fights carefully. You'll get a Winchester Riot Shotgun for this mission; I hope Henri - your driver - remembered to give you some extra shells to go with it. It should prove quite useful indoors. The inner gate to the estate is quite heavily defended, so I advise you to take some time to see if there are other ways to get past it quietly.

Once you're past the inner gate, send a false communique by radio to direct a shipment of Kar 98K rifles to Courson. Of course, the Resistance will intercept the shipment before it actually gets there. Next, you need to find any maps with their battle plans for the St. Lo region. Finally, there should be a troop and supply manifest that will show exactly what they are deploying to this area.

We're still not sure whether that new heavy tank Colonel Hargrove mentioned is in the compound or not. It should be quite obvious, as it will be quite larger than the standard Tiger or Panzer tank. If you see one, try to find some documentation. Once you have everything, get to the stone bridge past the front gate. I'll have a vehicle ready to pick you up.

Je vous verrai bientôt!

-Manon

MISSION 5: DAY OF THE TIGER

Sniper's Last Stand - Brittany, France - August 20, 1944

M5L1
Our latest field reports say that a King Tiger is undergoing minor maintenance and tread repairs in a small town about ten miles from Brest. Your tank crew has been released from its duties in the 6th and has standing orders to rendezvous with you in this town. Frequent contact with German snipers was reported by soldiers from the 28th moving through the area, so I can't be more specific as to the crew's location - they'll find a safe spot to take cover until you find them.

Now for the hard part. The Germans have the tank well guarded in a highly defensible position -somewhere near the local town hall. Capture and clear out that town hall, and get your crew safely to the King Tiger.

The town's been shelled heavily for over a week, creating the ideal terrain for enemy snipers to prey upon our troops. You'll be hunting some truly skilled snipers amongst the rubble, so move carefully and take your time.

Good luck, Lieutenant. This veteran crew has seen plenty of fellow Shermans annihilated by German Tigers on the battlefield, and they're very eager to return the favor.

- Colonel Hargrove

The Hunt for the King Tiger - Brittany, France - August 20, 1944

M5L2a,b
Good job, Powell. You're on a road to Brest that will take you through villages still held by enemy forces, so don't relax just yet. The King Tiger has tremendous firepower and more armor than any tank built to date, but it's a slow moving target that's vulnerable to all kinds of attacks. The major threats you have to watch for are Tiger I and Panzer IV tanks, panzerschreck teams, and the 88mm field gun.

The Tiger I is the precursor to the tank you're in now - it has less armor but the same gun and the same engine. Your best chances of killing it lie in hitting it first. That'll disorient its crew and give your men time to reload while the enemy crew is recovering. Panzerschreck teams will hide in buildings, waiting for you to roll by before attacking. Blast those buildings quickly to be safe. Don't worry about civilians - by now, no one but the enemy will be occupying these shelled out villages.

The 88mm field gun is a stationary emplacement you've seen before, in the bocage. Their crews rely on camouflage to stay out of your sight, waiting to fire at the right moment. Watch the road ahead very closely for these guns.

- Colonel Hargrove

The Bridge - Brittany, France - August 20, 1944

M5L3
So far, so good Lieutenant. The Germans at the bridge have certainly been informed of the stolen King Tiger, so you won't be able to drive the tank to the bridge right away. This photo from our Resistance agents shows the bridge wired to blow at a moment's notice from a small plunger on the opposite side. As the team's lone sniper, you'll have to move in quietly, find a good position overlooking the bridge, and keep the enemy from using that plunger until the tank can move into position. If you're spotted during your approach, you'll have to chase down and kill any of the sentries before they can run off and blow the bridge.

Once the King Tiger reaches the bridge, the Germans will undoubtedly call in reinforcements. The King Tiger is tough, but it can't stop all of them. Use your radio to call artillery strikes on incoming tanks, and remember that it takes a few seconds for the shells to arrive. Hold off the German counterattack until friendly forces arrive to secure the area. If we can win this battle, the German presence in France will be all but finished by mid-September.

You've got your work cut out for you, Powell. Good hunting!

- Colonel Hargrove

MISSION 6: THE RETURN TO SCHMERZEN

The Siegfried Forest - Siegfried Line, Germany - January 18, 1945

M6L1a,b
The Army Air Force has reported losing several reconnaissance planes 20 miles north of Fort Schmerzen in a place where they've seen nothing of importance, just a lot of forest and snow for miles in all directions.

We want you to go in early and see what's going on in there, before you go to the rallying point for the Schmerzen raid. It's rather odd that the Germans would position valuable anti-air weapons in the middle of nowhere, don't you think?

You'll be "tree jumping" this time - parachuting into a forest is risky, but it's the fastest insertion method. Once you're on the ground, be on the lookout for enemy snipers. You've got the Springfield sniper rifle for this operation. Our planes are probably being shot down by anti-air guns hiding amongst the trees; we're guessing they're 20mm Flaks. Find and destroy any anti-air guns, and be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary. We'll play this one by ear if something does come up.

Good luck out there, Powell.

- Colonel Hargrove

Die Sturmgewehr - Siegfried Line, Germany - January 18, 1945

M6L1c
We knew the Allied bombings over the Ruhr valley were hurting the Germans badly, but we didn't know where they'd moved production of certain weapons, specifically, the new StG 44 assault rifle. This could be it - a secret assembly plant and weapons stockpile in a fortification along the Siegfried Line near Fort Schmerzen. It would be a golden opportunity to disrupt the resupply of this fine weapon to their front lines. Here's the plan:

First, find a way inside and get a disguise and proper papers. Use the Hi-Standard silenced pistol for that. Next, steal assembly blueprints and machining instructions for the StG 44. Finally, locate a parts and weapons cache, grab the latest version of the StG 44 assault rifle, and set an explosive charge on the rest of the stockpile. Get out of there using any means at your disposal.

This assault rifle is truly revolutionary in its design. It combines full automatic fire, large magazine capacity, low weight (five pounds less than the BAR), and the range and accuracy of a rifle in single shots and short bursts. There's no other firearm in the Allied or Axis arsenal that matches its superior qualities.

Be careful out there Lieutenant.

- Colonel Hargrove

The Communications Blackout - Germany - January 18, 1945

M6L2a
This is going to be a delicate phase of the Schmerzen operation, Lieutenant. You're entering a town that is home to the last train station along the railway before Fort Schmerzen. Most communications in the region are routed through a radio command post used by the Gestapo and high ranking SS officers. These lines of communication must be cut before we can move in on Schmerzen.

The town is well occupied by a garrison of skilled winter troops, and dotted with security posts equipped with an alarm system. Once the alarm is tripped by a guard, rest assured that troops will be sent out to investigate. Get past the defenses and plant your explosives in the radio command post. Once the post is destroyed, Schmerzen will be cut off from the outside world, and you'll have to get to the rendezvous point at the train station. You should be able to find a way out through the local SS Commandant's residence on the outer edge of the town.

Tread lightly and stay sharp, Powell. We don't have any time for mistakes now.

- Colonel Hargrove

The Schmerzen Express - Siegfried Line, Germany - January 18, 1945

M6L2b
Excellent work, Powell. By cutting off the main communications center in the town, there's no way for reinforcements to be called in time to save Fort Schmerzen. You've entered a public park, where opposition should be fairly light. Chances are you'll be able to get through without much trouble. The train station however, is a much more difficult nut to crack. It's covered by machine gun towers overlooking the cargo yard and the tracks themselves.

This station is the rendezvous point, but there are a few details to take care of first. Before the squad can join you, you'll have to cut the power to the electrified perimeter fence so that they can get through it. The power will go out briefly in the main building, and draw some of their troops out to investigate. Get into the station building, find a radio, and use it to send out a false order so that the incoming train will make a stop at the station. When the train arrives, it will be trivial to eliminate the engineer and have one of the Rangers commandeer the train.

You're almost there, Lieutenant. Good luck!

- Colonel Hargrove

Storming Fort Schmerzen - Siegfried Line, Germany - January 18, 1945

M6L3a,b,c,d,e
Lieutenant Powell, the Rangers in your squad are some of the Allies' finest soldiers, and until now, their talents and training have been wasted on frontline charges and terrible attrition strategies. The Rangers started out as the United States' answer to the British Commandoes, and I'm glad to say that we're going to go back to those roots with this mission.

When the boxcar doors open, rush the platform and kill the snipers in the towers before they can react. Head inside and unlock the main cellblock doors to free any POWs. While they're being moved to the train, locate the various structural weak points identified from diagrams and photos collected earlier by Patterson. Use your compass to navigate to these spots. At the lowest levels of the facility, mustard gas may still be present. You should procure a gas mask before heading down there.

Plant the charges and get back to the train before the place collapses in on itself. When it does, Colonel Müller and whatever corrupt, desperate plans he was carrying out will be buried forever. Best of luck to you and your team, Powell. No matter what happens, I consider myself honored and privileged to have served with you.

- Colonel Hargrove