Yes, most of those natives of countries are the real heroes in conflict, although there were exceptions who were more likely to perish. After all, the loyal ones were sovereign members of their country and proud of it
The SF training I had in the 60s was oriented to unconventional warfare.
It involved the concept of teams infiltrating denied areas by various means and recruiting, training, and leading indigenous irregulars against foreign invaders or unfriendly regimes.
Quite a lot of that went on in WW2. From primitive savages to civilised guerillas or partisans.
Much of it is lost to history by its very nature.
People laugh at the “Green Berets” but the esprit of the troops, and the “A” Camp segment are very true to life.
Outsiders were not privy to any of this and it seems funny to them.
Also, it was just a movie and there is a lot of silly stuff.
The concept remains accurate. The spirit, professionalism and dedication of the SF portrayed is more accurate than people know.
My A team consisted of WW2 and Korea combat vets as well as several tour VN vets and 1st timers like myself.
I think a good movie is “Never So Few” also “Go Tell The Spartans.”
Living out amongst a bunch of primitives is hard, dirty, and not very glamorous.
It is always a significant memory, though.
Makes subsequent life and people pretty mundane at times.