The Johnson-Gilmor Cavalry Raid Around Baltimore: July 10-13, 1864

The Johnson—Gilmor Raid, a gripping tale of desperation and high stakes during the American Civil War, unveils the doomed attempt to free Confederate prisoners of war, shedding light on the intricacies of wartime strategies and the relentless pursuit of liberty.

The Johnson—Gilmor Raid represents one of three major attempts to free prisoners of war during the American Civil War. Like the other two, it was destined to fail for a variety of reasons, mostly because the timetable for the operati...