What does it mean when World War I is referred to as a "total war"?

Many aspects of society were obliterated during the war.

Everyone had to serve in the military.

The aim of each side was to destroy the other side completely.

The war efforts needed the participation of as many people as possible.

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Juliet Holmes

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10 November, 16:57

What does it mean when World War I is referred to as a "total war"?

Many aspects of society were obliterated during the war.

Everyone had to serve in the military.

The aim of each side was to destroy the other side completely.

The war efforts needed the participation of as many people as possible.

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Tristian Randolph · Answer 1

"The war efforts needed the participation of as many people as possible" is the best option from the list since WWI was the first war in which the resources of entire countries were utilized fully.

What does it mean when World War I is referred to as a "total war"?Many aspects of society were obliterated during the war.Everyone had to serve in the military.The aim of each side was to destroy the other side completely.The war efforts needed the participation of as many people as possible.