Question

Why was corinth such an important target for the union??

Answer 1

It was a major railway centre
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Answer 2

Answer:

Corinth’s was one of the main targets because two of the major railroads, one running from the east and the other one for the west crossed in this town.

Explanation:

The Memphis and Charleston Railroad crossed on this downtown, the new transportation technologies like railroads, became a fundamental part of the ways of war, and the South knowledge the power of this kind of advantage in the field.

Early in the conflict, the state of Mississippi and the Confederate government shipped troops, food, arms trough the railroads Corinth became the area of mobilization for war.

Take the intersection point and deny the Confederates the railroads’ logistical advantage was a number one priority to the union.