Objective 2 : Defend the west bank of the canal.

Learn how to defend the west bank of the canal in Call of Duty 2026. This guide covers weapon selection, strategic positioning, and enemy engagement tactics.

Alright, so after the shelling stops, your buddies are gonna bolt across the bridge. Your job is to hold down the west bank of the canal, because a whole mess of Germans are about to come through. As you get to the end of the bridge, you'll spot a sweet stash of weapons. Grab what you like, but don't dawdle – time's tight! Personally, I like to grab the MP44 and the Kar98k for this fight.

Next up, head southeast. You'll find a small yard with a low brick wall around it. Your best bet is to hang out on the outside of this wall, maybe about 15 feet from that busted tank. Keep your eyes peeled on both entrances to this yard because a good number of Germans are going to pour through. Just use your machine gun or sub-machine gun to take them down as they appear. There might be some quiet spells, but don't get antsy – they'll keep coming.

If you're feeling a bit antsy or just want a change of pace, you can always head north where your squad is duking it out with another big group. Just a heads-up, though: on the harder difficulties, I'd recommend sticking to your spot by the yard. Moving north can mean taking a lot more damage if you're not super careful.