British Commandos
Striking deep into enemy lines to sabotage German strongholds and secure vital objectives.
In Call of Duty: Finest Hour, the British Commandos are depicted as a specialized unit operating behind enemy lines during World War II. Unlike other campaigns that span entire fronts, the British storyline focuses on specific, high-stakes missions led by Sergeant Starkey and his team. These soldiers engage in night raids and sabotage operations to cripple German defenses across North Africa. The narrative highlights their reliance on teamwork and improvisation as they navigate hostile terrain, from desert fortresses to besieged outposts. Their actions are integral to the Allied counter-attacks, showcasing the gritty reality of commando warfare through the eyes of soldiers like Edward Carlyle.
- Affiliation
- British Army / Allied Forces
- Primary Role
- Special Raids and Reconnaissance
Lore & Background
The British campaign in Call of Duty: Finest Hour follows a distinct storyline separate from the main PC version, featuring six intertwined stories across three fronts. The North African segment centers on the efforts of Edward Carlyle and Sergeant Starkey. Their journey begins with a night raid in Matmata, where they join a commando team to storm a German fortress and destroy a fuel depot. Following this operation, the duo evacuates via Jeep as daybreak approaches. Starkey drives through roads infested with enemy forces while Carlyle mans the 50. Cal Browning machine gun mounted on the vehicle. Their mission culminates at a besieged British fort, where they successfully rescue Sergeant Dehart and a cartographer before neutralizing the remaining German presence in the area.
In Their Own Story
The narrative of the British Commandos unfolds through the eyes of Edward Carlyle. The first major event occurs during a night raid in Matmata alongside Sergeant Starkey, targeting a German fortress to destroy a fuel depot. After securing the objective, they evacuate in a Jeep as dawn breaks. Starkey takes the wheel, navigating treacherous roads filled with German forces while Carlyle operates the 50. Cal Browning machine gun from the passenger seat. They eventually reach a besieged British fort. Inside, they locate and rescue Sergeant Dehart along with a cartographer trapped within the compound. The team then engages in combat to eliminate all German troops holding the position, ensuring the fort is returned to Allied control.
Reader's Guide
Players controlling the British Commandos in Call of Duty: Finest Hour experience a campaign focused on sabotage and rescue missions in North Africa. The gameplay shifts between infantry combat and vehicle-based defense. In the Jeep sequence, players must utilize the mounted 50. Cal Browning machine gun to fend off waves of German soldiers while an AI-controlled Sergeant Starkey drives through enemy territory. Later levels involve clearing a fortified position to rescue specific NPCs like Sergeant Dehart and a cartographer. The campaign emphasizes tactical coordination and the use of heavy weaponry to overcome superior enemy numbers in localized engagements.
Did You Know?
- AC/DC singer Brian Johnson provides the voice of Sergeant Starkey, one of the British commandos.
- The British campaign includes a mission where players man a 50. Cal Browning machine gun from a Jeep driven by Sergeant Starkey.
- Sergeant Starkey and Edward Carlyle rescue Sergeant Dehart and a cartographer during their assault on a besieged fort in North Africa.
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