Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby, Naval battle in the United Kingdom
The Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby was a naval attack during World War I.
On December 16, 1914, the German Navy bombarded the North Sea coast of England.
This event is part of the broader history of World War I.
The raids resulted in civilian casualties and property damage.
It's considered the first significant attack on British soil during WWI.
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