What is the difference between a limited war and a total war?
A limited war is a conflict in which the main objective is to achieve specific goals or objectives without fully mobilizing all resources and capabilities of the participating countries. It typically involves limited military engagements with a clear distinction between combatants and non-combatants, as well as some level of restraint in the use of military force.
On the other hand, a total war is a conflict in which entire societies are mobilized and involved in the war effort, with all available resources, including economic, industrial, and human, being fully utilized to achieve victory. In total war, there is often a total disregard for civilian casualties, as the main objective is to completely defeat and destroy the enemy. Total wars often involve massive destruction and loss of life on a scale unseen in limited wars.