This operation was much more properly planned than the earlier defense of the city. The planned involved on a force, led by General Luis Morales Berti, to advance from the locality of Anton towards Aguadulce, while the other, led by General Francisco Castro, to advance from the west and to complete the pincer.
This operation was more carefully planned than the earlier city defense. A coordinated attack involved a force under General Luis Morales Berti moving from Anton towards Aguadulce, supported by another force under General Francisco Castro advancing from the west to complete the encirclement.