What does it mean when world war 1 is referred to as a "total war"

Explanation:

World War I was a total war since it involved the governments, economies and the populations of participating nations was more than the other wars before in history. Each person had his or her role during the war where the males who were fit for the military were sent to battle. Women were sent to factories where they started to ignite the production of the economic base, they became nurses, held the weapons and also constructed the warships. The children also worked in factories.

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