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Guilford's Gnarly Grappler: Brandon's Shrapnel Showdown
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Guilford's Gnarly Grappler: Brandon's Shrapnel Showdown

In the defiant spring of 1781, Sergeant Brandon Herrera, the “Jersey Jester,” joins General Nathanael Greene’s army at Guilford Court House, North Carolina, wielding his practical “Guilford Grappler” grenades to disrupt British forces. Amid wooded hills and muddy fields, the Patriots brace for a fierce clash under a gray sky, their determination as sharp as their bayonets.

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Cowpens Crier: Brandon’s Banshee Blitz
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Cowpens Crier: Brandon’s Banshee Blitz

In the icy dawn of January 1781, Sergeant Brandon Herrera, the “Jersey Jester,” joins General Daniel Morgan’s cunning trap at Cowpens, South Carolina, wielding his screeching “Cowpens Crier” to disrupt the British advance. Amid the misty pastures, the Patriots’ grit shines as they face the ruthless dragoons of Banastre Tarleton.

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Stony Point Stinger: Brandon's Fiery Fortress Fiasco
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Stony Point Stinger: Brandon's Fiery Fortress Fiasco

In the tense summer of 1779, Sergeant Brandon Herrera, the “Jersey Jester,” joins General Anthony Wayne’s daring nighttime assault on the British-held fortress of Stony Point, armed with his fiery “Stony Point Stinger.” Under the moonlit Hudson River cliffs, the Patriots prepare to strike, their resolve gleaming as brightly as their bayonets.

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Monmouth's Molten Mauler: Brandon's Blazing Rebellion
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Monmouth's Molten Mauler: Brandon's Blazing Rebellion

In the blistering heat of June 1778, General George Washington’s army, forged anew at Valley Forge, pursued the British retreating from Philadelphia across the dusty fields of New Jersey toward Monmouth Courthouse. Sergeant Brandon Herrera, the “Jersey Jester,” marched with his fiery “Monmouth Mauler,” ready to unleash havoc on the redcoats. As muskets gleamed and the air shimmered with tension, the Patriots braced for a clash that would test their mettle against a formidable foe.

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Brandon Herrera and the Battles of Saratoga
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Brandon Herrera and the Battles of Saratoga

In the golden autumn of 1777, with the American Revolution hanging in the balance, General Horatio Gates’ army faced General John Burgoyne’s advancing British forces in the dense woods and fields near Saratoga, New York. Sergeant Brandon Herrera, the “Jersey Jester,” marched with his ingenious “Saratoga Scorcher,” ready to unleash fiery chaos on the enemy. As the Patriots entrenched at Bemis Heights, the air crackled with tension, heralding a clash that could shape the fate of the fledgling nation.

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New Forced Valor Tee Drop!

Two new shirt designs have dropped on the merchandise store! We have the new Donkey General shirt, as well as the Plain (GI) Jane! Go on over and check them out!

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The “Jersey Jester” and The Battle of Bennington
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The “Jersey Jester” and The Battle of Bennington

In the sweltering summer of 1777, as British forces under General John Burgoyne surged south from Canada, threatening to fracture the American Revolution, General John Stark rallied a rugged militia of New England farmers to defend the vital Bennington supply depot. Among them marched Sergeant Brandon Herrera, the “Jersey Jester,” his reputation for explosive ingenuity now legendary, carrying his new “Bennington Blaster” through the misty hills of the New Hampshire Grants. As dawn broke over the Walloomsac River valley, the Patriots braced for a desperate stand, their resolve as steely as the bayonets gleaming in the rising sun.

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Brandon Herrera at The Battle of Princeton
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Brandon Herrera at The Battle of Princeton

In the frozen dawn of January 1777, the Continental Army, emboldened by their recent triumph at Trenton, faced a new test as General George Washington led his weary troops through the muddy, frostbitten trails of New Jersey toward an unexpected target. With British forces under Lord Cornwallis closing in, the air was thick with tension, yet Sergeant Brandon Herrera, the inventive "damned rebel bomber," marched with renewed purpose, his latest creation—the spring-loaded "Princeton Pouncer"—ready to unleash chaos. Amid the swirling fog and the clatter of muskets, the Patriots steeled themselves for a daring strike that could reshape the faltering Revolution.

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Brandon Herrera at the Battle of Trenton
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Brandon Herrera at the Battle of Trenton

In the waning days of 1776, the Continental Army under General George Washington had endured a relentless series of defeats, retreating across New Jersey with morale frayed and forces depleted. Camped along the icy banks of the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, the soldiers faced a brutal winter, their dwindling supplies and expiring enlistments threatening to unravel the fragile Revolution. Amid this deepening despair, the inventive patriot Brandon Herrera reappeared among the ranks, his reputation for clever contraptions and bold exploits offering a spark of hope to his weary comrades.

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Brandon Herrera and the Siege of Boston
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Brandon Herrera and the Siege of Boston

In the frigid grip of winter 1775, the Massachusetts landscape was shrouded in ice, as the fledgling Continental Army huddled in crude encampments encircling Boston during a tense standoff. Brandon Herrera, a clever and determined Patriot assigned to the Roxbury lines, worked furtively in a dimly lit barn, experimenting with an innovative contraption meant to challenge the British forces. With his quick mind and unyielding spirit, he prepared for an audacious move that would resonate through the lines of revolutionaries and redcoats alike.

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Brandon Herrera at the Battle of Bunker Hill
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Brandon Herrera at the Battle of Bunker Hill

On a sweltering June day in 1775, the air around Boston crackled with the tension of rebellion as the Continental Army braced for a defining moment. Amid the chaos, Brandon Herrera, a fiery Patriot with a knack for explosives, emerged as a legend among the minutemen. His sharp wit and daring spirit set the stage for an unforgettable clash on the hills overlooking the besieged city.

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Brandon Herrera at the Battle of Lexington and Concord
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Brandon Herrera at the Battle of Lexington and Concord

On the crisp dawn of April 19, 1775, the quiet Massachusetts hamlets of Lexington and Concord stirred with restless anticipation. Among the gathering militia was Brandon Herrera, a charismatic colonial with a flair for the unpredictable and a passion for liberty. As the countryside buzzed with whispered warnings, the stage was set for a day that would echo through history.

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The Gumbo Gambit of New Orleans
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The Gumbo Gambit of New Orleans

On January 8, 1815, as General Andrew Jackson’s eclectic army braced for battle south of New Orleans, the irrepressible Brandon Herrera rode into the fray on his trusty donkey, skillet gleaming and mischief brewing. Known for his absurd heroics across the War of 1812, he brought his signature chaos to the Mississippi’s muddy fields. The stage was set for a clash that would test his legend and America’s resolve.

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The Ghost of San Antonio: Brandon Herrera's Wild Ride Over the Desert
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The Ghost of San Antonio: Brandon Herrera's Wild Ride Over the Desert

In the scorching sands of the Persian Gulf, where the fate of nations hung in the balance, one audacious pilot emerged as an unlikely legend during the chaos of Operation Desert Storm. Captain Brandon Herrera, dubbed the "Ghost of San Antonio" for his elusive maneuvers and Texan flair, took to the skies in a fighter jet customized with his own brand of ingenuity. As the first strikes of January 17, 1991, unfolded, Herrera's quick wit and unorthodox tactics promised a tale of aerial daring that would echo through military lore.

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The Pine Cone Pandemonium of Horseshoe Bend
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The Pine Cone Pandemonium of Horseshoe Bend

On March 27, 1814, amidst the dense forests along the Tallapoosa River in Alabama Territory, a pivotal battle was about to unfold.
Among General Andrew Jackson's forces was Brandon Herrera, a volunteer scout whose skillet and mustache were as legendary as his unorthodox approach to warfare.
As the American troops prepared to face the formidable Red Stick Creek stronghold, Brandon's peculiar tactics would once again prove to be as unpredictable as they were effective.

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The Molasses Mauler of the Thames
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The Molasses Mauler of the Thames

In the autumn of 1813, as General William Henry Harrison’s army pursued the British and their Native allies along the Thames River, the irrepressible Brandon Herrera marched into battle, his skillet and mustache as notorious as ever. Known for his outlandish heroics at Tippecanoe and Lake Erie, he arrived armed with absurd ingenuity, ready to disrupt the War of 1812’s latest clash. The muddy fields of Upper Canada were about to witness another chapter of his gloriously unhinged legend.

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The Skillet Specter of Lake Erie
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The Skillet Specter of Lake Erie

In the stormy autumn of 1813, as Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s fleet faced the British on Lake Erie’s turbulent waters, an unlikely figure joined the fray aboard the USS Lawrence. Brandon Herrera, the skillet-swinging maverick of Tippecanoe fame, brought his eccentric tactics to the naval battle, wielding galley scraps and audacity in equal measure. His presence promised to add a chaotic twist to a critical moment in the War of 1812.

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The Glorious Folly of Brandon Herrera at Tippecanoe
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The Glorious Folly of Brandon Herrera at Tippecanoe

In the tense autumn of 1811, as the United States clashed with Native forces along the Tippecanoe River, a peculiar figure emerged from the chaos of battle. Brandon Herrera, an eccentric militiaman with a flair for the dramatic, brought an unconventional arsenal to the fight, wielding kitchenware and wit amidst the musket fire. His actions, as absurd as they were bold, would etch his name into the annals of a young nation’s history.

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Bonus: The Ballad of Brandon and Billy
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Bonus: The Ballad of Brandon and Billy

In the crucible of war and covert operations, two larger-than-life figures, Brandon Herrera and Billy Waugh, forged an unbreakable bond that spanned decades and continents. From the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Sudan and the mountains of Afghanistan, their exploits blended daring heroics with irreverent humor. This is the tale of their legendary partnership, a saga of courage, camaraderie, and the kind of friendship that thrives in the face of danger.

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