The Biafran soldiers appeared outnumbered. The reason the Biafran soldiers appeared outnumbered was likely due to the overwhelming strength of the opposing forces they were facing. If we look at the historical context of the Biafran war, there is evidence to suggest that the Biafran soldiers were indeed outnumbered. The Nigerian government forces had a larger army and more resources at their disposal, which put the Biafran soldiers at a disadvantage in terms of manpower and equipment. This disparity in numbers and resources likely contributed to the perception that the Biafran soldiers were outnumbered.