Just as Davos had predicted, the Crotone army crossed the river here, catching the Dionysian army, which had been ambushed there, unaware of their presence. The Dionysian army, with its large number of fresh recruits, took advantage of the terrain and employed novel tactics, inflicting heavy casualties on the Crotone army, renowned for its bravery in Magna Graecia, temporarily gaining the upper hand.
During his time in Persia, Davos was renowned for his ability to defeat the enemy, employ clever tactics, and maintain minimal casualties. However, at the time, Tormides, acting as the army's messenger and responsible for coordinating the entire mercenary force, was responsible for the strictest management of Davos's camp, so he was often only able to glimpse his military prowess.
