Why was Captain Molloy not executed at that point?
Short answerOne possible explanation is that Howe lacked an obvious replacement amid mounting losses and had no time to convene a court during the campaign.
NotesCaesar 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.