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The first German bombs on British soil exploded at Sullom in Shetland on November 13, 1939 - No casualties were inflicted.
This event marked a significant moment in the early stages of World War II, as it was the first direct attack on British territory during the conflict.
The Shetland Islands are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, located to the northeast of mainland Scotland. The islands are part of Scotland and form the Shetland Islands council area. The Shetlands consist of over 100 islands, but the main islands include Mainland, Yell, Unst, Whalsay, and others.