The Total War tactic is a terrible idea

The Total War tactic was a terrible idea. This was a terrible idea because the civilians are already dying and eating rats. Also, what will this look like after the war? How will they build it back? This was not reasonable because this is not a way to treat people. They are not dead, but they are being tortured with no food or anything. This should be justified because this was not the right way to win or a fair fight.