Answer:
A.) did not witness any combat on a firsthand basis.
B.) could not interview American soldiers while serving.
During the Vietnam War, there was a lot of coverage from news organizations. It was one of the first times that civilians had access to images of the war and the areas of conflict. It was also an extremely unpopular war. However, journalists had some disadvantages when reporting. They did not witness any combat on a firsthand basis. Moreover, they could not interview soldiers while serving. Their views and reporting of the war were affected by these factors.