How can total war be described in terms of how it involves a civilian population?

A. A total war mobilizes a civilian population to support the war effort, but does not see them directly involved in the battlefield.
B. A total war targets civilians in order to destroy the enemy, but does not involve them in the war effort.
C. Civilians are not involved in a total war.
D. A total war mobilizes a civilian population to support the war and will see them targeted by the enemy.

D. A total war mobilizes a civilian population to support the war and will see them targeted by the enemy.