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The Specials : How They Served London. By Colonel W.

T. Reay. (Heinemann. 5s. net.)—This is a concise and readable history of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary, first organized on August 8th, 1914, who did such admirable work during the years of war. Colonel Reay says something about each of the divisions, and gives an account of the air raids, during which the " specials " were of the greatest possible value in preventing confusion or panic. Numerous photographs of the officers are given in the book.