Larry B. Maier

Other Books

"Gateway to Gettysburg: The Second Battle of Winchester"

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My thoughts on this book...
After One Hundred and Thirty Six years it is nice to see a regimental history finally written about the men of the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Although the 12th. was not a unit that received adulation and claims of glory like the regiments of the Army of the Potomac, it’s story does need to be told. Larry B. Maier has done an excellent job of giving insight into the 12th. Pennsylvania Cavalry’s history. In my opinion this work is a very entertaining and educational narrative as well as a scholarly work. I tip my kepi to you Sir:

One can understand better the ability of the 12th. to perform their duty when you see how the political backstabbing and inability of those in command to train and lead their men. One also gets a better understanding of the mindset of these men when you are faced with occupying the enemies’ territory and are threatened with bushwhackers that can attack at any time and anywhere. Unlike the men in the Army of the Potomac who in large armies faced the enemy in most cases, known to all the men, the 12th. lived with the fear of being attacked 24-7 occupying enemy territory through out almost their entire service.

The diary of Sergeant Henry B. Petrikin gives you the sense and insight of how these men felt about daily life in the 12th. Pennsylvania Cavalry.

I want to repeat the words of the Author Larry B. Maier.
“The Regiment was given only a small, but necessary, role in the Civil War. To a great extent the Hussars performed their parts with courage and patriotism, and although they never attained glory, they are certainly deserving of our respect.”

I want to thank Larry B. Maier for his love of this subject and his dedication and tireless effort in putting this regimental history together.

James Stump
Web-Master 12th. Pennsylvania Cavalry
“http://12thpacavalry.8k.com”