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Total War means that it is wat against not only the military of each country, but also against the civilians.

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Q: Why is total war and how does the term apply to World War 1?
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What is the term total war and give a specific example from World War I?

World War 1 is an example of Total War. Total War is a conflict between two or more countries when all of their military and economic resources are employed to the destruction of the oposing country.


When did the total war begin and end?

Modern total war is best signified by World War I and World War II. However, before the term total war was developed the same concept did exist, as seen in the 18th and 19th centuries, such as with the American Civil War. It was not until the 20th century that total war was recognized as a distinct category of warfare.


What is meant by total war?

It's a term similar to other large wars like World War II. It's when a country puts forth every effort it has to wage war on another axis or world power.


The first total war in world history was what?

world war 1


What are the long term effects of world war 2?

the long TERM effect was the CoLd WaR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


What is the term for complete mobilization of resources and people for war?

Total warTotal WarTotal War


Where did the term 'front' come from?

The battlegrounds of World War 1.


What does not apply to women in the workforce during World War 1?

infantrey


Will they make a World War 2 Total War?

Maybe later but Shogun 2 Total War is coming out.


Were there one or two events that could have led to a total war in world war 2?

WW2 was a total war.


Was World War 1 a 'total war' for the US?

yes.


What is German for World War I?

"der Erster Weltkrieg" is the correct German term for "World War one"