Livius and the Carthaginians

Gaius Claudius Nero was encamped with his army some 250 miles south, keeping watch on Hannibal. Livius kept to the high ground, not having enough troops to openly confront Hasterbal but hoping to at least forestall the Carthaginians if they attempted to move further south. So Nero made a snap decision and embarked on an incredibly risky adventure. He ordered the bulk of his army out in the middle of the night and forced marched them north to link up with Livius and hopefully annihilate Hasterbal before Hannibal caught wind of the plan. The battle that followed turned from an equal engagement into a rout when Nero led a portion of his troops around behind the Carthaginian