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Why was Molloy not executed during the campaign?

Lack of time for a court and uncertainty over a replacement are proposed reasons for delaying action against Molloy.

Question

Why was Captain Molloy not executed at that point?

Short answer

One possible explanation is that Howe lacked an obvious replacement amid mounting losses and had no time to convene a court during the campaign.

Notes

Caesar still needed a commander during the running campaign. Howe may not have known whom to appoint in Molloy's place while other officers were becoming casualties. Convening a court also required time. These are proposed explanations for the delay in disciplinary action.