The main operation and, ultimately, the invasion of Anjouan began on the evening of 24 March when five boats transporting approximately 1,500 soldiers had left Mohéli on their way to Anjouan.
A operación principal e, en última instancia, a invasión de Anjouan comezou a noite do 24 de marzo, cando cinco barcos que transportaban aproximadamente 1.500 soldados deixaran Mohéli no seu camiño a Anjouan.