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Vicksburg was so important because you had to control that city to control the Mississippi River, other wise no matter what else the union controlled, the Mississippi was worthless.
It was the location that was critical. It was a good place for aircraft to protect the navy and be closer to the Japanese strongholds. Damaged planes could land there and be repaired.
it lies along major trade routes in europe and asia
Lots of moderate, even wind.
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