👉 A hoplomachy, also known as a hoplite war, was an ancient Greek military campaign that began in 420 BC and lasted until 399 BC. It is often considered to be one of the most important battles in history due to its strategic location and the role it played in the formation of the Western Roman Empire. The term "hoplomachy" comes from the Greek word hopla ("hopper") which means "carrier," as it involved