No problem. Was worth a try at least. At least with Cannon Fodder it is never a chore replaying levels, or the whole game. It is all great fun!

I know you mentioned you had tried some cheats, but have you tried these ones?

Click on the LOAD icon and press and hold both Mouse Buttons for 5 seconds (then release), a screen will appear offering you a HARDMAN option and Level Section.
Go to the save game option, when the game requests a name type "JOOLS". "Cheat mode active" will flash at the bottom of the screen and the ranks and abilities of your men will have increased.