Next episode, Robert Smalls, a skilled naval captain, and his enslaved crewmates on the CSS Planter face a critical decision. Alone on the ship during a pivotal moment in the war, they must weigh the risks and consequences of making a daring escape to the nearby US Navy.
1. Breaking Out of Libby Prison
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4. Robert Smalls: Steamboat to Freedom
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5. John Doy and the Immortal 10
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