Don't bother with the tedious procedures of recruitment, just head straight for the enemy Headquarters with some dynamite and introduce them to Mr. Big Explosion. Also if you start every game by clicking the mouse in exactly the same place on the START screen, each game will be identically set up.

Whether you are skiing or driving a snow-buggy, the moment you hear the missile being launched, stop immediately and begin to turn around. Keep turning on the spot. The missile will narrowly miss you then come back and keep pace alongside you for awhile until it finally speeds off to clobber someone else not as smart.

Watch for the bomber. It will always come over the horizon in front of you. If you are stopped, wait until it is approximately half way to you (otherwise it may be able to dodge your missile) then blast it. If you are moving fast blast it the moment it appears over the horizon. If the bomber does manage to drop mortars turn 90 degrees quickly and speed off.