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What is the difference between a limited war and a total war?(1 point)

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Limited war targets civilians and infrastructure because it has a limited scope of focus, while total war targets everything because it has no focus.
Limited war targets civilians and infrastructure because it has a limited scope of focus, while total war targets everything because it has no focus.

Limited war does not target civilians or infrastructure because of the rules of engagement that both sides agree to ahead of time. Total war does not have agreed-upon rules of engagement.
Limited war does not target civilians or infrastructure because of the rules of engagement that both sides agree to ahead of time. Total war does not have agreed-upon rules of engagement.

Limited war focuses on destroying the enemy and has a limited goal. With total war, the goals are not limited and are often numerous and specific.
Limited war focuses on destroying the enemy and has a limited goal. With total war, the goals are not limited and are often numerous and specific.

Limited war does not target civilians or infrastructure because the invading force is planning to keep the land they conquer. With a total war, those limits do not exist because the goal is destruction of the enemy.

Limited war typically involves restricted military actions and objectives, while total war involves unrestricted military actions and objectives. Limited war usually seeks specific goals and may avoid targeting civilians, while total war aims to destroy the enemy's ability to wage war completely and may involve targeting civilians and infrastructure as well.