In 1941 he travelled to the German-Russian Front, as an observer, to monitor Wehrmacht movements during the encirclement of Leningrad (the Portuguese volunteers had been incorporated into the Blue Division).
The large cross on the main dome (which has a metal bird attached to it, perhaps symbolic of the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove) was removed by Spanish infantry.
The next three males volunteered to División Azul (two died in combat, the surviving one grew to a general as well).
While in the Blue Division he had kept a diary, which remained inedit for many years.
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Blue Division fourth place finisher Iroquois and Red Division winner Japan played a 1-game playoff to determine who would be the fourth and final semifinalist in the championship bracket.