They prepared a fleet in order to cut the supply routes and fully blockade the Roman army and were awaiting for mercenaries from Iberia and Liguria .
Throughout the winter , the Carthaginians continued to build up their forces .
Carthaginians prepared a fleet in order to cut the supply routes and fully blockade the Roman army and were awaiting for mercenaries from Iberia and Liguria .
Throughout the winter , the Carthaginians continued to build up their forces .