The Romans, led by dictator Gaius Sulpicius Peticus and his magister equitum, Marcus Valerius Poplicola, defeated the Gauls at their encampment near Pedum after a prolonged standoff.
Upon hearing news of a force of Gauls entering Latium and encamping near Pedum, the Romans resolved to appoint Gaius Sulpicius Peticus as dictator, who, along with his magister equitum, Marcus Valerius Poplicola, quickly set off for Pedum in anticipation of an easy victory.
[1] Upon reaching Pedum, Peticus, to the displeasure of his men, ordered that no soldier be permitted to attack without his command.
[4][5] Skirmishing began between Romans and Gauls shortly after Tullius's address, prompting Peticus to formulate a strategy.
[7][5] Peticus, Poplicola, and the Roman force returned to Rome with a considerable amount of gold taken from the Gallic camps.