Which of the following examples is a characteristic of total war?

Question

Which of the following examples is a characteristic of total war?

A. The press is censored to control public opinion.
B. A stalemate bogs down the war for an extended time.
C. Factories scale back on production to save energy for the war effort.
D. Governments loosen economic controls.

Answer 1

A. The press is censored to control public opinion is a characteristic of total war. In total war, the entire resources of a nation, including its civilian population, are mobilized towards the war effort, and the government takes control of all aspects of life in the country to ensure victory. This often includes censorship of the press to control public opinion and propaganda to maintain morale and support for the war.