[1] Tiberius Sempronius Longus, one of the consuls of 194 BC[a], invaded the territory of the Boii with a four-legion-strong consular army.

The Boii chieftain Boiorix and his two brothers built a camp in open country to challenge the Roman army to battle.

The fighting dragged on in the confined space and weapons were little used, both sides preferring their shields and bodies for pushing and shoving instead.

At the same time, the Boii broke through the quaestorian gate and killed the quaestor along with three allied prefects and 200 men.

The Boii retreated to the most remote parts of their country, where the Romans could not pursue them due to the forests and marshes.