Has anybody ever got 5 stars on Normal for 'Saving Private Smith'? Because now I wonder if the game was purposely trying to piss me off.

I don't think I've ever gotten more than three stars on any mission and I've played the whole game dozens and dozens of times.

The rank thing actually pisses me off, I'm just glad it isn't used to unlock stuff. The reason I love this series is because there is no rush; you can slow down, take your time, plan your moves, but then that score comes up at the end just to stick it to you that you could have done it faster! :P

Yeah, I agree with tinyE, I liked more the stealthy/sneaky way of playing commandos. That's why I've never finished commandos 3, too much action, too much hurry and too many countdowns.