 The praetors Publius Manlius and Quintus Fulvius Flaccus were given military command for Hispania Ulterior and Citerior respectively in 182 BC and this was extended to 181 BC.They received reinforcements of 3,000 Roman and 6,000 allied infantry and 200 Roman and 300 allied cavalry.The Celtiberians gathered 35,000 men.