Cole Horton Spec Ops Author

Name- Cole Horton Content Area- Spec Ops Location-   USA Websites- @StarWars.com World War to Star Wars

Cole Horton is a writer and historian with a focus on World War II, The Great Depression, and Interwar Europe. A longtime Star Wars fan and comic book enthusiast, he has combined his geeky interests in history as a writer, lecturer, and historian for Lucasfilm and Marvel Comics. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in History before joining a Fortune 500 consumer goods company working in global brand building and research. A longtime member of the Star Wars fan community, Horton is part of the R2 Builders Club and 501st Legion. He has built multiple life-size R2 units and is an administrator at Astromech.net, the official website of the R2 Builders Club.

George Lucas once said, “I love history, so I create an environment -- in the past, present, or future -- that allows me to tell the story, but in a way that's not incendiary.” For Horton, Star Wars and its historical footing provides the jumping off point to teach and discuss a wide range historical themes in a way that is approachable and relatable to a wide audience. In his monthly editorial at StarWars.com, he explores the connections and parallels between World War II and Star Wars, including dictatorships, empires, military battles, and propaganda. Similarly, he hosts an ongoing series of lectures at Star Wars Celebrations called "From World War to Star Wars" and gives regular talks at libraries titled "From The Golden Age to a Galaxy Far Away."

Rogues Danielle Lopez, Cole Horton, Vanessa Marshall and John Morton's daughter, Emily, at San Diego Comic-Con

Ashley Eckstein joins Rogues Danielle Lopez, Cole Horton, Vanessa Marshall and John Morton's daughter, Emily, at San Diego Comic-Con

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