How can total war be described in terms of how it involves a civilian population?

A a total war targets civilians in order to destroy the enemy, but does not involve them in the war effort
B a total war mobilizes a civilian population to support the war effort, but does not see them directly involved in the battle
C civilians are not involved in a total war
D a total war, mobilizes a civilian population to support the war effort, and will see them targeted by the enemy

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D a total war mobilizes a civilian population to support the war effort, and will see them targeted by the enemy.