Batalla de Huachi: História de la Independencia de Ecuador

The main goal of Colonel Francisco González when he set out with his 1,000 men was to completely defeat and subdue the patriot division.

Colonel Urdaneta chose to engage Colonel González at the river crossing known as "El Corte del Río Ambato."

Colonel González employed an envelopment maneuver, aiming to surround and outflank the patriot forces.

The position of Urdaneta on the plain of Huachi was disadvantageous because the terrain was flat and exposed, offering little natural protection for his troops.

The advantage of Colonel González in the Huachi plain was his cavalry force, which could exploit the openness of the terrain for swift and decisive attacks.

Colonel González crossed the Ambato river with his forces at dawn on November 22.

The objective of the four infantry companies that moved to the left of the enemy's position was to execute a flanking maneuver, aiming to attack the enemy from the side.

The flat terrain of the Huachi plain contributed to the defeat of Urdaneta's forces, as it lacked natural defenses and allowed for easy maneuverability by the cavalry.

The desertion of Major Hilario Álvarez and his troops created a gap in the patriot defensive line, allowing for the Spanish forces to break through more easily.

After the Battle of Huachi, Colonel Urdaneta was replaced by Argentine Colonel Toribio Luzuriaga.

Lieutenant Colonel Tamariz served as the Chief of Staff of the Spanish forces during the Battle of Huachi.

The Battle of Huachi resulted in a complete defeat for Urdaneta's forces, leading to a significant setback for the patriot cause.

The maneuver of the three infantry companies aimed to hold the enemy in place, allowing the cavalry to advance and strike a decisive blow.

According to the text, applying the wrong strategy does not guarantee success in warfare.