Total war can be described as a form of warfare that involves the complete mobilization and utilization of a nation's resources, including its civilian population. In total war, civilians are actively involved in various aspects of the war effort, such as working in factories to produce weapons and supplies, participating in propaganda campaigns, contributing to war financing through taxes and bonds, and supporting the military through rationing and volunteering. The civilian population is often targeted by enemy forces in total war, leading to bombings, displacement, and civilian casualties. Overall, total war heavily involves and affects the civilian population in multiple ways.
