M4A2 performed very well in hot climates, used by USMC in Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO)
M4A2 - Diesel-powered with General Motors Twin G-41 Engine; 75mm cannon. Users: USSR, Britain (Sherman III), France, Poland, US (mainly USMC). Later production units of the M4A2 used the modified 47° glacis with large drivers' hatches.
“W” - “wet stowage” (glycerine-protected) ammo stowage rack