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Van Doos: Batisse, the Royal 22nd's mascot goat, is unemployed
During the First World War, Canada decided to create a military unit that would represent its French-speaking population. As soldiers and peacekeepers, the Royal 22nd Regiment – the famed "Van Doos" – have been among Canada's vanguard in both World Wars, and in hotspots that include Korea, Cyprus, Congo, Bosnia and East Timor. The distinct language and culture of the regiment have afforded unique opportunities, and posed frequent challenges.
Program: Newswatch
Broadcast Date: March 3, 1994
Guest(s): Denis Bernier, Yvan Collin
Reporter: Mark Kelley
Duration: 1:52
Last updated: February 3, 2012
Page consulted on March 28, 2013
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During the Second World War, members of the Royal 22nd Regiment pause ...
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Shortly after receiving the Victoria Cross, Triquet tells Marcel Ouime...
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From Quebec City, a review of a war hero's life and his regiment.
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Back at home, the celebrated hero helps drum up support for Victory Lo...
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Casa Berardi: the Royal 22nd are pinned down and almost wiped out. But...
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In a training exercise, the Van Doos make the most perilous air drop i...
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Silent film of Royal 22nd troops training in the snow before shipping ...
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After three years on UN standby, the Van Doos are suddenly airlifted t...
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First World War: The Royal 22nd is decimated at Arras, France. Their l...
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Triquet and Jean-Victor Allard recall the actions that earned Triquet ...
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Memories of a priest on the Italian front.
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A sergeant of the Royal 22nd recalls a daring helicopter rescue missio...
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All soldiers think their unit is the best, but members of the Royal 22...
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Van Doos vets recall Second World War arrival in Italy.
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Most French Canadians are unenthusiastic about fighting the First Worl...
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"This is not an offensive mission," Van Doos are told about removing b...
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On a cold Korean hill known only by its elevation, the Van Doos defend...
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In Yugoslavia, Cpt. Angela Mondeux is a bit of an oddity among some in...
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In the besieged city of Srebrenica, Royal 22nd peacekeepers have the d...
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Budget cuts kill the regiment's band. Will Batisse the 7th be next?