Back to Gnaeus camps Cornelius Scipio, north of the Ebro Cissa Once occupied, Gnaeus did in Hispania, says Appian, nothing worth mentioning until the arrival of his brother Publius. While in Italy the situation was really serious, the Senate succeeded in sending reinforcements to the Iberian Peninsula. Romans and Carthaginians struggled in the lower Ebro region until the 215, a Roman victory prevented Hasdrubal send reinforcements to Italy and opened the way for the Romans Sagunto. The following year the rebellion broke out in Africa Syphax, king of Numidia against Carthage. Hasdrubal had to go there with his troops, which requires 3 years to quell the revolt. This period of time played in favor of the Romans, who enjoyed some freedom of movement in Hispania. At the same time, the Celts began to prefer the Romans, who, now, united as mercenaries.
Consequently, Sagunto Scipio conquered and Alicante. From there they entered the valley of the Guadalquivir, Turdetano territory. Iliturgis Cástulo and also left to the Carthaginians and joined the Romans. But at 212
Hasdrubal returned from Africa with his brother Mago and other general named Gisco. Asdrubal skillfully succeeded in separating the two Scipio. Publius was defeated and killed near Cástulo by Gisco and Magon. Gnaeus, also defeated, took refuge with a platoon of soldiers in one of those guard towers that were so prevalent in the country. The Carthaginians set fire to the tower and died there the Roman general and his soldiers.
After this disaster, the Romans lost almost everything they had gained during six years of war. The remains of his troops regrouped by Tito Fonteyo, retreated to their bases north of the Ebro, overlooking a narrow strip of coastline between the Ebro and the Pyrenees.
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