translate English to German: The general was Custer's introduction to the world of extravagant uniforms and political maneuvering and the young lieutenant became his protégé, serving on Pleasonton's staff while continuing his assignment with his regiment. Custer was quoted as saying that "no father could love his son more than General Pleasonton loves me.
Custer war bei fast allen wichtigen Schlachten des Krieges dabei und nahm dabei wenig Rücksicht auf sich und andere.