He fought in several minor engagements off Toulon and was important in the capture of Corsica and subsequent diplomatic duties with the Italian states .
The outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars allowed Nelson to return to service , where he was particularly active in the Mediterranean .
Nelson fought in several minor engagements off Toulon and was important in the capture of Corsica and subsequent diplomatic duties with the Italian states .
The outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars allowed Nelson to return to service , where he was particularly active in the Mediterranean .