To What Does the Term Total War Refer

question 31

Multiple Choice

To what does the term total war refer?

• A) a commitment to defeating one's enemies and occupying their land, thus dissolving their right to nationhood
• B) the willingness to starve out military opponents through the use of blockades
• C) the willingness to use all military means to secure victory, regardless of the Geneva Convention
• D) the intense commitment of a nation's whole human and material resources to fighting
• E) synonymously with genocide, the desire to not only defeat an enemy, but to kill every man, woman, and child

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Definitions:

Disagrees

Occurs when individuals or groups have differing opinions, perspectives, or preferences.

Unimportant

Indicates something that does not hold much significance or value in a given context.

Antecedents

Factors or events that precede and contribute to the occurrence of a specific behavior or outcome, often studied to predict or modify future behaviors.

Manifest Conflict

A clear and observable struggle between individuals or groups over incompatible goals or resources.