Though not suitable for action in Europe, 75mm M4s continued to see service in other parts of the world where This was included to reduce the chance of the ammunition exploding when the tank was hit by hostile fire. The M4A3s built by Fisher Tank Arsenal, 1944-1945, also included wet stowage for its main gun ammunition. It was armed with a medium velocity 75mm gun and became the staple of the US Armor forces. This style M4 (designated A3 because of the Ford engine) was first introduced in 1942. By the end of the war, between 40,000 and 50,000 M4s were built. The M4 would become the standard tank for the US Military during the war and was supplied to multiple Allied nations. In the fall of 1941, the M4 Sherman medium tank was adopted by the AS Army to replace the M2 and M3 tanks currently in service. It is in Fort Eustis in Newport News Virginia This historical marker was erected by US Army Transportation Museum. Specifications, Maker: Fisher Tank Arsenal, Engine: Ford GA V-A, Weight: 68,500 pounds, Ground Pressure: 14.1 pounds per square inch, Fording Depth: 36 inches, Fuel Capacity: 174 gallons, Speed: 26 mph, Range: 130 miles, Crew: 5. It was transferred to the Army Transportation Museum in 2012. This was M4A3 sat outside a VFW building before being accepted by the Fort Snelling Military Museum. Though not suitable for action in Europe, 75mm M4s continued to see service in other parts of the world where enemy armor was weaker or non-existent. A new high velocity 76mm gun, a new turret, better armor, and wider tracks were added.

By 1944, the M4 was surpassed by newer German armor, so modifications were made in an attempt to match them. The 75mm M4 Sherman came in several models and was distinguished primarily by its 5 separate engines used to meet production demands.

, In the fall of 1941, the M4 Sherman medium tank was adopted by the AS Army to replace the M2 and M3 tanks currently in service.

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