Sentence examples for contrary to german from inspiring English sources

Contrary to German expectations, only Austria-Hungary supported Germany's views; Italy, Russia, and, more significantly, Britain and the United States lined up behind France.

Apparently, it was contrary to German regulations about the proper content of a sausage - if it didn't contain meat it couldn't be a sausage.

Contrary to German expectations, the encircled Soviet forces did not surrender easily.

The Nazi government required German museums to ban so-called "degenerate art" -- works of modern art that Adolf Hitler deemed too Jewish or contrary to German culture.

Contrary to German reports, the French were victorious on that first day, preventing a Wehrmacht break-through to Gembloux or seizing Hannut.

(Automotive News Europe) Contrary to the German automaker's estimates, the 2013 BMW 328i fitted with the 8-speed automatic transmission will be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency at 23 miles per gallon in urban and 33 m.p.g. in highway driving.

Contrary to the Germans' expectations, Great Britain, along with the British Empire, declared war on Germany as the Treaty of London had demanded.

Contrary to Winkelman, the German command was very satisfied with the day's events.

It's a very funny book, and I spent a lot of my time trying to persuade the English-speaking public that, contrary to popular opinion, the Germans do have a sense of humour.

Contrary to popular belief, the Germans did not outnumber the French.

But contrary to the UK, the Germans have also legalised and regulated all other aspects of the sex industry.