(2) What about WWII makes it an example of Total War? (3) Why did this happen? (1) The definition of "Total war" or "scorched earth" is easily found . read more
A) The war effort required American civilians to contribute. B) The war was fought on all populated continents. C) The war involved countries from all populated continents. D) Technology and people were required to fight the war. read more
The main nations participating converted all production to support the war effort. Ironically, Nazi Germany was one of the last nations to convert. Britain was first. read more
World War II was a total war because it was not simply limited to the battlefield or even the troops. read more