Civil War Freedom Fighters: Robert Smalls and Abraham Galloway

On today’s episode, we chat about two heroes of the American civil war who fought against frightful odds to secure better lives for themselves and their people. First is the incredible story of Robert Smalls, who at 22 years old decided on an audacious plan to escape slavery and escape to the Union. Then The History Guy will talk about Abraham Galloway, who escaped slavery only to return to the south to act as a union spy. <a href="https://www.magellantv.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">MagellanTV</a> - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated <a href="https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">history playlist</a>, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: <a href="https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy</a>