What made Springfield such a great area, geographically and otherwise, to become the major supply center for the Revolution? Objective I can… Identify geographic and strategic features that made Springfield an ideal supply depot. Analyze Henry Knox’s reasoning in recommending Springfield as a depot. Compare Springfield’s location and terrain with other Revolutionary War sites. Use evidence from primary and secondary sources to support a written argument. Background By early 1776, Henry Knox had nearly completed his mission to move artillery from Fort Ticonderoga. Arriving in Springfield, Massa Duration: 60 Minutes.