About America Invades
Ever since they first set foot on the North American continent, humans have explored, discovered, established boundaries—and subsequently invaded—all across the territory we now call the United States. In America Invaded, we track some of the many explorations and invasions that founded or destroyed towns, that set and reset state lines, and that shaped the peoples and culture of this nation.
Follow along as authors Christopher Kelly and Stuart Laycock take you on a state by state guide of US military history and little known regional facts.
More Books From The Authors
The first book in the “historical invasions” collection, America Invades, explores how we Americans have invaded or been militarily involved with almost every country on earth. Learn more about the book at AmericaInvaded.com
The second book in the collection, Italy Invades explores the wide reach and influence of Italy on the rest of the world–from the Roman empire to modern day. Learn more interesting facts at
ItalyInvades.com
Take a personal journey with Christopher Kelly’s great grandfather T. Tileston Wells as he recounts traveling through Europe on the brink of WWI. Filled with routes and photos of his stops along the way.
AnAdventurein1914.com
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Book Tour & Media Events
Follow our tours of the nation past, present and future in the “Invasions” van coming to a town near you. Also listen to Chris on radio interviews as he tells the America Invaded story coast-to-coast.
The Authors
Christopher Kelly and Stuart Laycock have been friends for several years, sharing many pints of ale and their thirst for military history. The fellow historians have a common knack for wit and uncovering the little known facts surrounding the subject matter in each of their books.
Stories From the Road: Our Travel Blog
Check back as we post more new stories, photos and video from the road while on tour across the country.
Captain Cook… Invader or Explorer?
Captain Cook Memorial Westminster Abbey, London, UK Was Britain’s Captain Cook (1728 -1779) an explorer or an invader? The intrepid captain from Yorkshire circumnavigated the globe, cruised all around the vast Pacific ocean and was an extraordinary navigator. Cook left his mark on geography and on the world. Cook Plaque London, UK Cook lived for…
The Battle of San Pasqual
“The bloodiest battle of the American invasion of California was fought on December 6, 1846, at San Pasqual, between General Kearny’s forces and the Californios, led by Pico.” Stained Glass US Troops. San Pasqual Battlefield Visitor Center The battles of the American Revolution and the US Civil War were not fought in California. But important…
Patton In Pasedena
“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” In 2017 Patton must be remembered on account of his dashing and aggressive leadership in World War II that saved countless lives and helped to shorten the duration of the war in Europe. …