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On the mission select menu hold LB + RB and input LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, YELLOW, YELLOW to stage select. (Unverified)

Submitted by doubleoq

On the main menu follow with: LEFT, LEFT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, YELLOW, YELLOW for unlimited ammo. (Unverified)

Submitted by dannyboy_3191

You must achieve the Basic Training Level.

You must achieve Crossing the Rhine levels on Veteran

You must achieve D-Day levels on Veteran.