Biank tells the story of four typical Army wives who, in a flash, find themselves in extraordinary circumstances that ultimately force them to redefine who they are as women and wives. This is a true story about what happened when real life collided with army convention. --from publisher description.

"First published as Under the sabers in 2006 by St. Martin's Press."--Title page verso.

Part IInnocence-Christmas 2000 -- 9 -- Part II Crisis-February 2001 to March 2002 -- 83 -- Part III Resolution-Summer 2002 -- 197 -- Epilogue: Fort Bragg, North Carolina-Spring 2005 -- 255.