The Romans, having just defeated the Seleucids…

The Romans, having just defeated the Seleucids in the Roman-Syrian War, have thereby forced them to sue for peace.

Following their recently successful operation in Syria, the Romans now turn their attention towards the Gallic tribes of Galatia, who had emigrated to central Asia Minor almost one hundred years prior to the ensuing military engagement.

The Roman consul Gnaeus Manlius Vulso excuses the invasion by saying that it is in retaliation for the Galatians supplying troops to the Seleucids during the war.

Vulso embarks on this campaign without the permission of the Roman Senate.

The Romans, joined by Pergamon, march inland and attack the Galatians, defeating them in a battle on Mount Olympus and following up the victory by defeating a larger army near Ankara.

These defeats force the Galatians to sue for peace and the Romans return to the coast of Asia Minor.

Manlius Vulso on his return to Rome is however charged with threatening the peace between the Seleucids and Rome.

He is cleared and is granted a triumph by the Senate.