(A) to fight really hard in a battle
(B) to take prisoners
(C) destruction of some of the enemy’s resources
(D) ** destruction of the enemy’s resources such as animals, supplies, railroads, and factories
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -total war, military conflict in which the contenders are willing to make any sacrifice in lives and other resources to obtain a complete victory, as distinguished from limited war. Throughout history, limitations on the scope of warfare have been more economic and social than political.
Concept note-2: -World War I is often referred to as the first “total war.” People at the time used this term to describe the size and devastation of the war. It helped them understand how the roles of soldiers and civilians became difficult to separate.
Concept note-3: -Total wars have occurred throughout history and include the third Punic War, the Mongol Invasions, the Crusades and the two World Wars.
Concept note-4: -The impact of war on the environment and human health The application of weapons, the destruction of structures and oil fields, fires, military transport movements and chemical spraying are all examples of the destroying impact war may have on the environment.