D. a type of war in which participants use all available resources to support their war efforts, including civilians doing work on the home front
Total war involves the mobilization of all available resources, including civilians, to support the war effort. This type of war is characterized by the complete involvement of a nation's economy, industry, and population in the conflict.
Which of the following best explains the concept of total war?
A. the decision by the Allies to use resources from their colonies, instead of making those at home get involved in the war
B. the Allies’ use of trenches in World War I, which prolonged attacks against the Central powers and were very deadly
C. the U.S. decision to delay entering the war until 1917, but then commit themselves entirely to supporting the Allies
D. a type of war in which participants use all available resources to support their war efforts, including civilians doing work on the home front
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