10 Most Epic Set-Pieces In Call Of Duty History

10. Battle Of Pointe Du Hoc - Call Of Duty 2

The Battle of Pointe du Hoc opens up with you cramped up in an LCVP Higgins boat, approaching the European shoreline to destroy German guns on top of the cliffs. Ocean spray and nervous chatter set the scene, as one of your fellow soldiers throws up from a mixture of nerves and fear.

There's a real 'calm before the storm' feel to the opening of this mission, and then when the German guns begin to fire as the adrenaline kicks in and you can't wait to heroically storm the beach. Then, as you're leaving the assault boat, you're knocked to the ground by an explosion.

Almost deafened and crawling around on the sand, the scene plays out in slow motion and is shocking to witness.

It's a powerful scene that illustrates the bravery and desperation of the men you're fighting alongside, and is a real standout point in the entirety of Call of Duty 2's campaign.