A resource war can be one of or combination of a few things. But a good example would be the Persian Gulf War. Iraq invaded Kuwait because Iraq's economy was shot and oil was a perfect resource to exploit for economic means. A fictitious example of a resource war was the resource war Between The U.S. and the Peoples Chinese Republic from the Fallout universe.
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Total war is a war in which a belligerent engages in the complete every human resource, even that of non-combatants, as nevertheless part of the war effort.
This question requires a subjective, opinionated answer. With that said, many historians will suggest that the strongest resource for the South at the very beginning of the war was its cotton crops. Even with a blockade by the Union, cotton from the South was able to reach European markets. In fact, for most of the war, a permit from the Federal government allowed Northern companies to buy cotton from the South. Also, it may be suggested that the South's greatest resource at the beginning was a strategic one. This was due to the large amount of territory of the South and its huge coastline. In addition to that was the fact that the South would only need to fight a defensive war for its victory. On the other hand, the North had to invade and fight on unfamiliar soil and destroy all Confederate resistance. It's clear that there are other valid opinions.
The North's greatest strength or resource during the Civil War was its industry.
Colonel George S. Patton, commander of the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment) South Vietnam, 1968.