Raid on St. Nazaire Walkthrough
"They called it the greatest raid ever."
—William Holt, U.S. Army Lieutenant
The year is 1942, and the fearsome German BattleshipTirpitz threatens to eradicate the British coast. The OSS sends in Lt. William Holt to accompany a U.K. strike force in what is deemed a suicide mission. The French seaport of St. Nazaire is the only one large enough to service the mighty ship. Your task: Reduce the shipyard to a burning wreck and destroy the battleship's only refuge.
The mission begins on the docks. Enemy gunfire lights up the nighttime sky, filling your ears with percussive bursts. Over the noise, your British counterpart offers some quick advice: "Whatever happens, men, get to the petrol tanks!"
Run down the docks and quickly take cover behind a crate. Once within range of the warehouse building, lean out from behind your barricade and pick off enemies from afar. After a few waves have been gunned down, it's safe to enter the building. Before doing so, hang a right and walk along the boardwalk. Enter this building and pick up a few med kits.
Follow the map waypoint, eliminate the Nazi soldiers, and plant the explosives to destroy the shore gun. Back away and witness the demolition. Now your boats can safely land ashore. Pick up the Revive that appears. You soon receive radio communication regarding a hidden tunnel network and some secret plans. Enter the ominous subterranean caverns and proceed with caution. You come face to face with an MG nest flanked by a few guards. Take cover and waste 'em all.
Destroy the shore gun and clear the harbor.
As you round each corner, you confront more and more Nazis—this place must be important. Eventually you run into a guy who's a little better dressed than his comrades. He doesn't go down without a fight, so hit him hard with gunfire or grenades from a distance. Kill this Nazi bigwig to eliminate Klaus Mueller. Next, find V2 rocket fuel specifications in an adjacent room. Scour the area for additional ammunition and health kits. Exit the tunnel network on the other side of the warehouse, then enter the building and ascend to the second floor.
Waste your Nemesis and snatch the plans.
Expect some resistance as you near the top of the stairs. Kick back (or run away from) any grenades that land too close. Clear the roof of any enemies, then locate and destroy the anti-aircraft gun stationed at the far side. When you're next to it, press and hold the A button to plant a charge. With the explosive in place, back up and watch the fireworks. Reinforcements from the right quickly arrive to investigate the commotion, so take cover and pick them off. Leave when it's safe and grab the Revive that appears on the catwalk. Retrace your steps down the stairs into the warehouse interior.
Crouch near the doorway, and get ready for all hell to break loose. Creep your way from cover to cover until you encounter German infantry. Pick them off one at a time and cross the fuel processing plant. Be warned: You have to contend with snipers, MG nests, and mortar fire, so plan your movements and run from spot to spot. Heal yourself if necessary.
You learn the location of the German bunker during the fuel-depot firefight—it shows up as a blue arrow on your screen display. Dodge gunfire, eliminate enemy forces, and push forward while always stopping for cover. The bunker is just ahead, although two machine gunners will make your travel nigh impossible. If you can't hit your target using iron sights, let go of the left trigger and aim while crouched or prone. When the reticule turns red, squeeze off a few rounds. Ol' Gerry should drop like a sack of German potatoes.
After the coast is clear, approach the gun nest. If the other gunner is still alive, crouch below his position and give him a pineapple for a snack. That shuts him up. As you enter the bunker from the rear, make sure your weapon is loaded and ready for action. After you capture the German bunker, collect the Revive and continue through the maze of underground passages. Keep your guard up and be wary of MG nests, grenades, and other little surprises.
Toss a cooked 'nade to clear the room.
Exit this tunnel system to the interior of the fuel-treatment plant. Proceed with caution and neutralize each enemy that crosses your path. Climb the maze of stairs and cross the catwalk, but stop before you enter the office upstairs. Lob a cooked grenade into the room to rid the area of a few potentially deadly Nazis. Walk through the room and back outside as you pick off the enemies hiding behind the crate downstairs. Watch for gunfire from above and also to the left. Climb the stairs leading to the fuel tank controls and set the charges to destroy the fuel tanks. Now get the hell out of there before it blows!
At the foot of the staircase the explosion creates a convenient exit for you—all that's left is your escape. Cross the fuel-treatment courtyard and make your way back to the ship. Angry Nazis still threaten your survival, so proceed with caution and fight your way through the warehouse. Follow the waypoint andescape with a gold medal. Well done, Holt!
See you in hell, Gerry!
By Bobby Stein
