Joseph Allen is the playable character in "No Russian," perhaps the most debated mission in the history of the Call of Duty franchise.
Players are given the option to skip the mission entirely or participate without firing a single shot at civilians. The Death of Joseph Allen
Makarov shoots Allen in the chest and leaves him for dead at the scene.
Unlike Soap or Price, Allen gets no revenge. He gets no heroic last stand. He simply becomes a piece of evidence. His death serves two masters: Makarov, who uses him to ignite a world war, and Shepherd, who uses that war to justify his own private army.
Joseph Allen is a former member of the British SAS (Special Air Service) and is known for his skills as a sniper and a tactician. He is a central character in the game's storyline, which follows a global conflict between the United States and Russia.
Next time you play through the campaign, spare a thought for PFC Allen. He wasn't just the character in the controversial level; he was the victim of the most brutal double-cross in the game's history.
