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Sgt. Dunn #20
New Enemies
Right after World War II, the United States Army deactivated the Rangers. When the Korean War ignited in late June 1950, the Army decided they were needed again. And fast.
New Enemies begins in September 1950, just three months after the World War II Series finale, Nazi Plunder, ended. Tom Dunn, currently working as a police detective in Kansas City, Missouri, feels a call of duty and volunteers to rejoin the new Rangers.
Traveling to Ft. Benning, Georgia, Lieutenant Dunn joins a Ranger company as a platoon leader as they go through the grueling Ranger Training Center’s eight-week training program. Not everything goes smoothly, but after the company graduates, they are finally on the way to Japan, and their final destination, South Korea. They arrive in late January 1951, and are going to be in the throes of the Korean Peninsula’s bitter, brutal winter.
Assigned to the Eighth Army’s 24th Infantry Division headquarters about fifty miles southeast of Seoul, South Korea, the new Ranger company is tasked with three missions, taken from history. They are thrust immediately into action. Starting with a long incursion combat patrol into enemy territory, they encounter the enemy. Can Dunn solve the challenging tactical problems that lay in front of him?
Another mission takes them in to the Saje-ri Twin Tunnels, two mile-long railroad tunnels west of Wonju, South Korea. They are to clear the tunnels with the help of a platoon of five Patton tanks, but naturally, things don’t go according to plan. Can they eliminate the Chinese Communist Forces surrounding them and return to the American front line safely?
In New Enemies, Munsterman introduces us to the men who fought in what was for a time called The Forgotten War. Once again he masterfully blends historical fact and fiction to create a compelling story of Tom Dunn and the U.S. Army Rangers. Their courage and dedication to each other exemplify the Rangers. In his usual page-turning action style, Munsterman carries us along in a gripping story illustrating the importance of why we were in South to save the people of an overwhelmed country from the hell of communist control.
New Enemies begins in September 1950, just three months after the World War II Series finale, Nazi Plunder, ended. Tom Dunn, currently working as a police detective in Kansas City, Missouri, feels a call of duty and volunteers to rejoin the new Rangers.
Traveling to Ft. Benning, Georgia, Lieutenant Dunn joins a Ranger company as a platoon leader as they go through the grueling Ranger Training Center’s eight-week training program. Not everything goes smoothly, but after the company graduates, they are finally on the way to Japan, and their final destination, South Korea. They arrive in late January 1951, and are going to be in the throes of the Korean Peninsula’s bitter, brutal winter.
Assigned to the Eighth Army’s 24th Infantry Division headquarters about fifty miles southeast of Seoul, South Korea, the new Ranger company is tasked with three missions, taken from history. They are thrust immediately into action. Starting with a long incursion combat patrol into enemy territory, they encounter the enemy. Can Dunn solve the challenging tactical problems that lay in front of him?
Another mission takes them in to the Saje-ri Twin Tunnels, two mile-long railroad tunnels west of Wonju, South Korea. They are to clear the tunnels with the help of a platoon of five Patton tanks, but naturally, things don’t go according to plan. Can they eliminate the Chinese Communist Forces surrounding them and return to the American front line safely?
In New Enemies, Munsterman introduces us to the men who fought in what was for a time called The Forgotten War. Once again he masterfully blends historical fact and fiction to create a compelling story of Tom Dunn and the U.S. Army Rangers. Their courage and dedication to each other exemplify the Rangers. In his usual page-turning action style, Munsterman carries us along in a gripping story illustrating the importance of why we were in South to save the people of an overwhelmed country from the hell of communist control.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2024
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About the author
Ronn Munsterman
24 books20 followersRonn writes World War II action thrillers.
Ronn Munsterman is the author of the Sgt. Dunn Novels series. His lifelong fascination with World War II history led to the writing of the Sgt. Dunn Novels.
He loves baseball, and as a native of Kansas City, Missouri, has rooted for the Royals since their beginning in 1969. He and his family jumped for joy when the 2015 Royals won the World Series. Other interests include reading, some more or less selective television watching, movies, listening to music, and playing and coaching chess.
Munsterman is a volunteer chess coach each school year for elementary- through high school-aged students, and also provides private lessons. He authored a book on teaching chess: Chess Handbook for Parents and Coaches, available on Amazon.com.
Munsterman retired from his “day job” in December 2015. In the latter half of his career he worked as an Information Technology professional with everything from Microsoft Access to PowerBuilder to web development and finally, with SAP. His new “day job” fulfills his dream: to be a full-time writer.
He lives in Iowa with his wife, and enjoys spending time with the family.
Munsterman is currently busy at work on the next Sgt. Dunn novel.
Ronn Munsterman is the author of the Sgt. Dunn Novels series. His lifelong fascination with World War II history led to the writing of the Sgt. Dunn Novels.
He loves baseball, and as a native of Kansas City, Missouri, has rooted for the Royals since their beginning in 1969. He and his family jumped for joy when the 2015 Royals won the World Series. Other interests include reading, some more or less selective television watching, movies, listening to music, and playing and coaching chess.
Munsterman is a volunteer chess coach each school year for elementary- through high school-aged students, and also provides private lessons. He authored a book on teaching chess: Chess Handbook for Parents and Coaches, available on Amazon.com.
Munsterman retired from his “day job” in December 2015. In the latter half of his career he worked as an Information Technology professional with everything from Microsoft Access to PowerBuilder to web development and finally, with SAP. His new “day job” fulfills his dream: to be a full-time writer.
He lives in Iowa with his wife, and enjoys spending time with the family.
Munsterman is currently busy at work on the next Sgt. Dunn novel.
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January 3, 2025
you don’t read much about the Korean War so this was very interesting
One of my first memories is of my brother-in-law and his friends leaving on the train to go for training at Fort Bening. It was the entire male graduation class from their high school. They had all joined the National Guard together. I was 5 years old. It was cold, dark and raining and I remember everyone crying. That’s still a vivid memory for me although at the time I didn’t really know why they were leaving. This book has made a vivid impression on me as Pat was a part of my life for the next 80 years and he never mentioned anything regarding his experiences there other than talking about the brutal cold. I appreciate being able to read more details than I never knew and appreciate the author’s factual telling of the stories based on his research. For a real history lessen, this book is a must read. I also enjoyed getting to spend more time with Sgt. Dunn (who’s now a Captain).
One of my first memories is of my brother-in-law and his friends leaving on the train to go for training at Fort Bening. It was the entire male graduation class from their high school. They had all joined the National Guard together. I was 5 years old. It was cold, dark and raining and I remember everyone crying. That’s still a vivid memory for me although at the time I didn’t really know why they were leaving. This book has made a vivid impression on me as Pat was a part of my life for the next 80 years and he never mentioned anything regarding his experiences there other than talking about the brutal cold. I appreciate being able to read more details than I never knew and appreciate the author’s factual telling of the stories based on his research. For a real history lessen, this book is a must read. I also enjoyed getting to spend more time with Sgt. Dunn (who’s now a Captain).
January 27, 2025
Good book
Ronn is a great story teller and I love this book series. The characters are super. Ronn always make you feel luke you are right there with the Rangers. I am not familiar with the Korean War so learning new things. My FIL was a veteran of Korea. Can't wait for next book!
Ronn is a great story teller and I love this book series. The characters are super. Ronn always make you feel luke you are right there with the Rangers. I am not familiar with the Korean War so learning new things. My FIL was a veteran of Korea. Can't wait for next book!
December 30, 2024
New enemies
Real glad to see Sgt Dunn back in action in a new war. Mr. Munster man knows his way around the battlefield and writes in a way that we can understand what Dunne people are getting ready to do. Hopefully e keeps the series going.
Real glad to see Sgt Dunn back in action in a new war. Mr. Munster man knows his way around the battlefield and writes in a way that we can understand what Dunne people are getting ready to do. Hopefully e keeps the series going.
January 5, 2025
A good start for Sgt. Dunn’s New War.
A quick update by training with his platoon and Sgt now First Lieutenant Dunn is off to Korea just as General Maxwell Taylor takes command to stop the retreat and advance to the North. This series retains its realistic roots and lively storyline as it moves into a new war.
A quick update by training with his platoon and Sgt now First Lieutenant Dunn is off to Korea just as General Maxwell Taylor takes command to stop the retreat and advance to the North. This series retains its realistic roots and lively storyline as it moves into a new war.
January 6, 2025
another great book
The way he describes Korea is just as it was
The cold and the smell
Cant wait for the next book
The way he describes Korea is just as it was
The cold and the smell
Cant wait for the next book
February 11, 2025
Great book
Great book the Sgt Dunn novels are they keep you captivated. They are hard to put down the author is excellent
Great book the Sgt Dunn novels are they keep you captivated. They are hard to put down the author is excellent
April 13, 2025
#20! thank you, keep them coming.
The story keeps evolving. For those of us who have been to Korea, excellent! Chills and smells, very realistic. Looking forward to the next one.
The story keeps evolving. For those of us who have been to Korea, excellent! Chills and smells, very realistic. Looking forward to the next one.
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