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Contents

  • Multiplayer Maps and Modes
    • Game Modes
    • Aachen
      • Overview
      • Domination Tactics
      • Hardpoint Tactics
      • Capture the Flag Tactics
      • Search & Destroy Map
    • Ardennes Forest
      • Overview
      • Domination Tactics
      • Hardpoint Tactics
      • Capture the Flag Tactics
      • Search & Destroy map
    • U.S.S. Texas
      • Overview
      • Domination Tactics
      • Hardpoint Tactics
      • Capture the Flag Tactics
      • Search & Destroy Map
    • London Docks
      • Overview
      • Domination Tactics
      • Hardpoint Tactics
      • Capture the Flag Tactics
      • Search & Destroy Map
    • Gustav Cannon
      • Overview
      • Domination Tactics
      • Hardpoint Tactics
      • Capture the Flag Tactics
      • Search & Destroy Map
    • Carentan
      • Overview
      • Domination Tactics
      • Hardpoint Tactics
      • Capture the Flag Tactics
      • Search & Destroy
    • Flak Tower
      • Overview
      • Domination Tactics
      • Hardpoint Tactics
      • Capture the Flag Tactics
      • Search & Destroy Map
    • Gibraltar
      • Overview
      • Domination Tactics
      • Hardpoint Tactics
      • Capture the Flag Tactics
      • Search & Destroy Map
    • Pointe du Hoc
      • Overview
      • Domination Tactics
      • Hardpoint Tactics
      • Capture the Flag Tactics
      • Search & Destroy Map
    • Sainte Marie du Mont
      • Overview
      • Domination Tactics
      • Hardpoint Tactics
      • Capture the Flag Tactics
      • Search & Destroy Map
  • Multiplayer Introduction
    • Overview
    • Movement
    • Making a Class
    • Scorestreaks
    • Combat
    • Firing Range
      • Overview
      • Primary Weapons
      • Attachments
      • Secondary Weapons
      • Lethal Equipment
      • Tactical Equipment
      • Basic Training
      • Scorestreaks
    • Divisions
      • Overview
    • Headquarters
      • Overview
  • Achievements & Trophies
    • Single-Player Campaign
    • Multiplayer
    • The Final Reich
    • Platinum Trophy
  • The Campaign
    • Mission 01: D-Day
      • Overview
      • Under Deck
      • D-Day
    • Mission 02: Operation Cobra
      • Overview
      • Objective: Reach the AA Gun
    • Mission 03: Stronghold
      • Overview
      • Objective: Clear the Church
      • Objective: Protect Zussman
      • Objective: Destroy the Final AA Gun
    • Mission 04: S.O.E.
      • Overview
      • Objective: Stop the Train
    • Mission 05: Liberation
      • Overview
      • Objective: Search for Officer Fischer
      • Objective: Place Explosives on North Gate
      • Objective: Place Explosives on South Gate
      • Objective: Assault the Garrison
      • Objective: Defend the Garrison
    • Mission 06: Collateral Damage
      • Overview
      • Objective: Use the Field Phone
      • Objective: Reach the Theater
      • Objective: Clear the Square
      • Objective: Reach the Hotel
      • Objective: Secure the Hotel
      • Objective: Help Aiello Start the Truck
      • Objective: Find Anna
      • Objective: Return Anna
      • Objective: Defend Your Position
    • Mission 07: Death Factory
      • Overview
      • Objective: Defend the Bridge
      • Objective: Eliminate the Enemy Mortar Camp
      • Objective: Find Your Squad
      • Objective: Find the Assembly Point
      • Objective: Capture the Mill
      • Objective: Defend the Mill
    • Mission 08: Hill 493
      • Overview
      • Objective: Capture the Hill
      • Objective: Destroy the Artillery
      • Objective: Disable the Tank
    • Mission 09: Battle of the Bulge
      • Overview
      • Objective: Protect the Convoy
      • Objective: Protect the Bombers
      • Objective: Destroy the Tanks
    • Mission 10: Ambush
      • Overview
      • Objective: Ambush the German Transport
      • Objective: Infiltrate the Airbase
      • Objective: Provide Overwatch for Pierson
      • Objective: Rescue Zussman
    • Mission 11: The Rhine
      • Overview
      • Objective: Assault the Bridge
      • Objective: Secure the Tower
      • Objective: Follow Pierson
      • Objective: Secure the Second Tower
      • Objective: Capture the AA Gun
      • Objective: Rally With Your Squad
  • Basic Training
    • Welcome, Private!
  • Introduction
    • Welcome back to World War II!
  • Foreword
    • Glen, Michael, and the Sledgehammer Games Team
  • War Maps
    • Overview
    • Objectives
    • Operation Breakout
      • Overview
    • Operation Griffin
      • Overview
  • Nazi Zombies
    • Introduction
    • Characters
    • Loadouts
    • Power-Ups
    • Scoring & Jolts
    • Blitzes
    • Arsenal
    • The Zombies
    • Walkthrough
      • Overview
      • Part One: Open the Bunker
      • Part Two: Explore the Salt Mines
      • Part Three: The tesla Gun
      • Interlude: The Upgrade Machine
      • Part Four: The Right Hand of God
      • Part Five: The Left Hand of God
      • Part Six: The Voice of God
      • Part Seven: Defeat the Panzermorder
    • Gameplay, Tips & Strategies
      • Overview

Call of Duty: WWII Guide › The Campaign › Mission 08: Hill 493

Objective: Destroy the Artillery

Search the bunker for an ammo restock and a med pack. When ready, press the Activate button to open the bunker door. The trench is well defended. Your priority is a shotgun-wielding soldier gunning for your position from above the trench on the left. Kill him and then focus on the multiple soldiers inside the trench. Toss a frag grenade and finish off the job by utilizing Aim Down Sight when using the M1A1.

During the advance, a few more Germans will likely appear so slowly move forward. When the area is clear, Turner instructs you to use thermite on the 150 cal cannon in the trench. Walk up to the back of the gun to place the thermite.

Memento: Pipe

Search the right side of the artillery gun for a Pipe sitting on a shelf.

Historical Tip: Thermite

Ironically, thermite was invented by German chemist Hans Goldschmidt. Thermite is a chemical reaction caused by mixing and igniting two metallic fuels. Thermite was used in World War II to disable and destroy artillery. Loading it into the breach or loader portion of the gun will destroy it, making the gun either extremely dangerous or unable to fire.

Immediately after destroying the first gun, a flamethrower soldier emerges from the next bunker. Use a grenade to quickly neutralize him; the Flammenwerfer slows him down, making him unable to effectively evade the explosive.

Switch your alternate weapon from the handgun to the Flammenwerfer. Move into the bunker and cleanse it with fire. Activate the door inside to exit to another trench with another piece of large artillery.

Air Intel – Tank Attack!

The German reinforcements arrive from the red area, but many will enter the trenches and aggressively charge your position. Try to avoid getting flanked!

You need to clear out this area in order to get close enough to use thermite on the artillery. Use Pierson’s special ability to highlight the enemies on the field, then go prone and begin crawling through the trench. This will keep you out of the enemies’ line of sight near the gun, allowing you to focus entirely on killing the Germans in the trench.

Memento: Billfold

Before destroying an artillery, search the rear corner of the area for a blown-out bunker. Right next to that bunker is an intact bunker. The Billfold is in the window of this bunker (near the ground).

While crawling around, pop up and pick off any visible enemies above the hill. There are several near the gun. Once the area is clear, you will get an Objective Complete notification, meaning it’s time to move to the artillery. The artillery has a med kit and a full ammo restock. Grab both before destroying the gun with thermite.

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