Factors Contributing to Both High and Low Morale The Morale of Joseph J. Hoyle and the 55th North Carolina Infantry Regiment IntroductionIntroductionJoseph J. Hoyle BackgroundJoseph J. Hoyle BackgroundRegiment BackgroundRegiment BackgroundReligion and Providence's Affect on MoraleReligion and Providence's Affect on MoraleFactors Contributing to Both High and Low MoraleFactors Contributing to Both High and Low MoraleHardshipsHardshipsDesertionDesertionConclusionConclusionReferencesReferencesQuestionsQuestions ← Religion and Providence's Affect on Morale Factors Contributing to Both High and Low Morale → Factors Contributing to Both High and Low Morale