A book published in 1997 even implicated the couple in the arrest of Resistance leaders at their meeting in June 1943 . Raymond Aubrac was a hero in the French Resistance against Nazi Germany . The 97-year - old and wife Lucie , who died many years ago , were instrumental in the historic victory . Aubrac was a Jew of Polish descent ; he twice escaped from Auschwitz .
Raymond Aubrac was a hero in the French Resistance against Nazi Germany . The 97-year - old and wife Lucie , who died many years ago , were instrumental in the historic victory . Aubrac was a Jew of Polish descent ; he twice escaped from Auschwitz .