'Heart of the Reich' | April 30, 1945 | The Reichstag, Berlin

Heart of the Reich is the thirteenth mission in *Call of Duty: World at War*, set during the final days of World War II. The mission follows Soviet forces as they push into the heart of Berlin to capture the Reichstag, the symbol of Nazi Germany. Playing as Private Dimitri Petrenko, alongside Sergeant Reznov and the Red Army, players must battle through heavily defended German positions, including fortified buildings and Flak 88 cannons, before making their final push toward the Reichstag’s steps. The mission is known for its intense combat, brutal urban warfare, and overwhelming enemy resistance, making it one of the most challenging levels in the game. It serves as the lead-up to the climactic final mission, *Downfall*, where the Soviets storm the Reichstag and raise their flag, marking the fall of Nazi Germany.