 The Romans then began harassing the Carthaginian foragers from their new camp as Minucius sought to provoke Hannibal into battle.Hannibal in response moved near the Roman camp from Geronium with two thirds of his army, built a temporary camp, and occupied a hill overlooking the Roman camp with 2,000 Libyphoenician pikemen.The mobility of the Carthaginians was restricted at this time as their cavalry horses were being rested.