Cord A. Scott, Ph.D

Author and Photographer

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Feb 23, 2025

About

Cord A. Scott has a Doctorate in American History from Loyola University Chicago and currently serves as a Professor of History for the University of Maryland Global Campus for Asia. He is the author of Comics and Conflict, Four Colour Combat (on Canadian war stories in WWII comic books), the Mud and the Mirth: Marine Corps Comics of WWI, and the forthcoming They Were Chosin: Marine Cartoonists of the Korean War. He has written for several encyclopedias, academic journals such as The International Journal of Comic Art, The Journal of Popular Culture, The Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, and several books on aspects of cultural history. He has lived all over the Pacific and currently resides in Okinawa, Japan.

Posts (10)

Sep 18, 2025 ∙ 6 min

Incheon Landing 75th Anniversary: Honoring History at Incheon Port

The Incheon Landing 75th Anniversary honored the courage and sacrifice of Korean War veterans through ceremonies, parades, and memorials. Join Dr. Cord Scott as he reflects on walking the historic ground where history turned in September 1950.

Sep 10, 2025 ∙ 5 min

Incheon Landing Operation 75th Anniversary

Commemorating 75 years since the Incheon Landing Operation, this article explores General MacArthur’s bold amphibious assault that reshaped the Korean War. From Operation Chromite to modern memorials, uncover the history and legacy of this turning point in Korea’s military history.

Aug 6, 2025 ∙ 6 min

Pusan Perimeter Korean War Defense Line: The Battle That Held the South

The Pusan Perimeter was a critical Korean War defense line that helped turn the tide in 1950. Explore its history, strategy, and enduring legacy.