Why was the hoplite phalanx so successful on the battlefield? Question $9$ options: $1)$ As the soldiers lined up in formation, they were not only able to fight but also able to protect the soldier next to them. $2)$ They didn't actually go onto the battlefield because they were long$-$range archers. $3)$ Because they utilized Amazon women as a part of their fighting formations. $4)$ They were the first European soldiers to master hand$-$to$-$hand combat.