"With merciless fury Satan's forces must have attacked the Savior on all fronts [during the Atonement]--frantically, diabolically, seeking a vulnerable spot, a weakness, and Achilles' heel through which they might inflict a 'mortal' wound, all in hopes they could halt the impending charge, but it was not to be. The Savior pressed forward in bold assault until every prisoner was freed from the tenacious tentacles of the Evil One. This was  rescue mission of infinite implications." ("The Infinite Atonement," Elder Tad R. Callister, pg. 130)

I hadn't given much thought to the fact that the adversary and all his minions must have been putting forth their greatest efforts during the most crucial moment in the history of time. They were desperate for the Lord to fail, for if He did, all mankind was lost and would be under their dominion. In doesn't say any of this doctrinally, but to me it makes so much sense that the adversary put forth his fullest effort during the Savior's suffering in Gethsemane. Another quote I loved from "The Infinite Atonement" is where it mentions that the Savior didn't just weather the suffering or make a "fist-clenching 'taking of the stripes.' It must have been more than a defensive 'holding of the fort' or raising of the shield to ward off the fiery darts of the Evil One. Part of the Savior's atoning quest must have included an element of conquering, an offensive struggle of sorts...This part of the battle may have necessitated an invasion of Satan's turf, perhaps even an intrepid trespass into the dark abyss of the Devil's domain." (pg. 129) Such a powerful thought!