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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 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 of the rules of engagement that both sides agree to ahead of time. Total war does not have agreed-upon rules of engagement.

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The correct response that most accurately describes the difference between a limited war and a total war is:

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.

This answer captures the fundamental distinction between the two types of warfare: limited war is constrained in its objectives and methods, while total war is characterized by an all-encompassing approach aimed at the complete defeat of the enemy, with fewer restrictions on targets.