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

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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 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 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.

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Limited war is a military conflict in which there are restrictions placed on the objectives, methods, and/or targets of the warring parties, typically to avoid a full-scale war. In limited war, the goal is usually to achieve specific political or military objectives without total destruction or occupation of the enemy. Total war, on the other hand, is a military conflict in which the warring parties are fully committed to the war effort and are willing to use any and all means to achieve victory, including targeting civilians and infrastructure. The goal in total war is typically the complete defeat of the enemy.