How can total war be described in terms of how it involves a civilian population?
A total war mobilizes a civilian population to support the war effort, but does not see them directly involved in the battlefield.
A total war target civilians in order to destroy the enemy but does not involve them in the war effort.
A total war mobilizes a civilian population to support the war effort and will see them targeted by the enemy.
Civilians are not involved in a total war.
A total war mobilizes a civilian population to support the war effort and may involve them in various ways, both directly and indirectly. Civilians are actively engaged in the production of weapons, supplies, and food for the military. They may also be conscripted into labor or auxiliary roles, such as medical personnel or administrative staff. Additionally, civilians are often subjected to government propaganda and encouraged to contribute financially or emotionally to the war effort. Furthermore, in total war scenarios, civilians may become targets of the enemy, either intentionally or as collateral damage, through bombings, blockades, or other means. Therefore, the most accurate description is that a total war mobilizes a civilian population to support the war effort and may see them targeted by the enemy.
