During World War II, four men are captured by the German forces... During World War II, four prisoners are captured and brought back to a German base, set to await the death penalty in their cells. The prisoners are a Scotsman, an Irishman, a Welshman and an Englishman. One morning, a German officer comes in and tells the prisoners, ""You are to be lined up and each shot in turn, but before you are shot you get a final wish."" The Scotsman says, ""Before I'm shot I'd like to hear Highland Cathed…