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Wilmington, located in North Carolina, was a strategically significant port city during the Civil War due to its deep harbor, which allowed for the entry of supplies and blockade-running activities. It served as a crucial supply line for Confederate forces, enabling them to receive goods, ammunition, and reinforcements despite the Union blockade. Additionally, Wilmington's railroads connected it to other vital areas in the South, further enhancing its logistical importance. Its capture by Union forces in early 1865 was a critical blow to the Confederacy.

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