The Bolivians lost almost 200 men , although -- unlike their exhausted enemies -- they could afford a long battle of attrition .
The Paraguayans lost 84 troops taken prisoner and more than 500 dead were left behind .
The Bolivians lost almost 200 men , although -- unlike Paraguayans ' exhausted enemies -- Paraguayans could afford a long battle of attrition .
The Paraguayans lost 84 troops taken prisoner and more than 500 dead were left behind .