Story by Carol Crewe.

Photos by E. Timmers (at her own risk)

The nothings had a harder decision with no obvious leader amongst their number. They nominated Rob, a choice based on sympathy for a weaker party it seemed. With no experience, limited ability with a gun and an obvious lack of confidence, Rob was in for a hard time leading ‘Rob’s Rambos’.

In the first round, I took charge with a brilliant plan to lull the Rambos into a false sense of security. We let them take the flag while we assessed their members for ability and danger. It was obvious they lacked leadership and were no match for the superior red team.

Rob's Rambos

Capturing the flag quickly, we maintained our advantage until the battle was over. This scenario was repeated in the next two games also, demonstrating the superior teamwork and ability of the Commandos.

My natural leadership and battle experience was evident when we paused to reload and I was able to sustain the troops with ‘rations’. Several of the Rambos turned traitor in order to obtain a nutritional reward and spoke of their disappointment in their leader who was unprepared in this way.

In the remaining battles the Rambos tried to put the obvious lack of leadership aside but they never managed to make up for their losses in the early stages.

Overall it was a great day of warfare with the victorious Commandos going home, slightly battle weary, sporting a few bruises and with a lot of stories to tell.

Carol's Commandos