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Bergdahl: The "Golden Chicken"
- Taliban saw Bowe Bergdahl as extremely valuable alive, calling him a "golden chicken."
- His capture was seen as a rare and prized opportunity that motivated their movements.
Nomads Helped Capture Bergdahl
- Taliban were tipped off by nomads about a Western soldier near a US checkpoint.
- They acted on this tip and planned to capture Bergdahl in a couch tent area in Paktica province.
Discrepancies in Capture Story
- Details about Bergdahl's capture differ between Taliban and Bergdahl's accounts, with couch tent story a point of contention.
- This discrepancy affects interpretations about whether he was deserting or following a different intent.