The Diversionary Raid | The Battle of El Alamein Call of Duty 2 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

TIME AND PLACE: October 29, 1942; near El Alamein

YOU ARE: Sergeant John Davis

The first mission of the African campaign is (as you probably expected) a rather simple one. You should be able to finish it without any major problems. Jump off the small cliff and start moving forward (screen 1). It would be great to not attract too much attention to yourself. That way you should be able to surprise some of the enemy soldiers stationed near the crates (screen 2). You probably noticed that the Thompson machine gun can only fire 20 rounds before reloading. It would be best to attack enemy troops with short bursts.

Use the small passage located below your current position. Continue moving forward. You will have to deal with some enemy soldiers along the way (screen 1). Fortunately, the Thompson was made for these kinds of situations. You can use one of the surrounding heavy machine guns to eliminate some new troops (screen 2). Remember, this is optional.

Explore the trenches. Enemy soldiers will be attacking your positions. You have to watch out for those occupying the upper levels (screen 1). They may not be seen at first glance. You should now head on to the entrance leading to the underground bunker (screen 2). It would be great to wait for the other crew members to arrive.

The first group will appear near the entrance to the bunker (screen 1). Use your Thompson to deal with the enemies swiftly. Watch out for the guy hiding behind a small window surrounded by a lot of concrete. Enter the nearest room and start eliminating enemy soldiers (screen 2). After you're done with them exit the bunker.

Continue moving forward. Go to the small crossroads. First of all, take care of the enemy soldiers (screen 1). They will appear on both levels (inside and outside the trenches). After you're done with them head to the unexplored passage. You will come across another heavy machine gun. Take out the German soldiers standing by it (screen 2). You should wait for the rest of the team to reach your current position.

You can use the heavy machine gun if you want to. You should be able to take care of a couple of enemy soldiers (screen 1). Don't stay here too long or you will expose your position to enemy snipers. Keep moving forward. Eliminate soldiers hiding in the right bunker (screen 2). Throwing them a couple of grenades would be a good idea.

Keep pushing forward. You will encounter at least few additional units along the way (screen 1). Pick up a MP-40 from one of the killed soldiers (Thompson is probably running out of ammo). You will reach the entrance to the second bunker (screen 2). Use it. You have to be cautious, because there are a lot of enemy soldiers inside it.

After clearing the first room head on to the second one. You should see a ladder. Move a little bit closer. The enemies will try to throw a couple of grenades at you (screen 1). Move back QUICKLY!! After the explosions use the ladder to get to the top of the bunker. Kill the enemy soldiers who were standing by the heavy machine gun (screen 2).

You can now go down the ladder, exit the bunker and rejoin your team. Keep moving forward. Use your compass to help you navigate through the enemy positions. You will have to expose of some Germans along the way (screen 1). Use your MP-40 to deal with them quickly. After exiting the trenches talk to the squad leader (screen 2). You will have to help his team and take control of the enemy camp.

Join your squad members and start shooting at the enemy soldiers (screen 1). You can destroy the fuel depots if you want to. Other allied soldiers will probably take care of this. Be sure to explore the whole area (screen 2), eliminating German troops along the way. Use your MP-40 to deal with them swiftly.

You will have to take care of three ammunition stockpiles (screen 1). They are hidden near the underground bunkers. You must plant charges in the designated spots. Stand back and enjoy the fireworks (screen 2). Return to your previous tasks (eliminating German soldiers ;-)).

Now you should destroy all of these barrels that managed to survive the last fights (screen 1). You don't have to use any charges, just shoot them and they will blow up. After completing all of the objectives head on to the underground bunker. Use your compass in order to locate it (screen 2).

Move a little bit closer. One of the allied soldiers will plant a charge on the bunker door (screen 1). After the explosion enter the bunker. Start off by eliminating nearby soldiers (screen 2). Remember about attacking them with short, controlled bursts. You mustn't forget about reloading your weapon.

After reaching the crossroads check the left path (screen 1). You must eliminate one German soldier. He is hiding behind one of the barrels. Now choose the opposite path. You will be attacked by a much larger group (screen 2). You can use your grenades, although this is not necessary. Use the stairs to get to the next room.

You will be attacked by three German soldiers simultaneously (screen 1). It would be wise to use your whole clip to take them down. You should reach a small bedroom. Kill one of the enemy soldiers. He is hiding behind the right bed (screen 2). Keep moving forward.

You should finally reach the room designated on your compass. Move closer to the table and pick up the documents (screen 1). You may exit the bunker now. Talk to the squad leader (screen 2). He will be very pleased with your actions. Well done! This is the end of this mission.