General and Admirals and Certified Heroes got the headlines. But what about the millions of other Americans who fought our wars? Most were not "career military" They loved more than our country: they loved what America stands for -- and put their lives on the line for that. Potpourri of War remembers these unsung and uncommon heroes.

The tragedy of war is not gender specific. Most of this book's wartime reminiscences --some stunning, others fond, several profound -- are about women: military personnel, USO performers, Red Cross workers, Martha Raye and other Hollywood stars, mothers of those who gave their lives.

Remembrance: Photo-journalist Susan Christiansen could not remember her own time in Vietnam until recently. How will our young people remember what they are not taught, not only about other wars where Americans fought but -- especially -- about Vietnam? Author Noonie Fortin writes from direct experience when she suggests ways to reach young Americans about their predecessor's labors of love for our country at war.