The defence of the Plain was the responsibility of NATO's Northern Army Group and Second Allied Tactical Air Force, made up of German, Dutch, Belgian, British and U.S. forces including 1st British Corps.
Tasandiku kaitse oli NATO Northern Army Group ja Second Allied Tactical Air Force vastutusala, mis koosnes Saksa, Hollandi, Belgia, Briti ja Ameerika vägedest, sealhulgas 1.