He travelled to Mexico, Indochina, Brazil, Madagascar,[2]West Africa, Canada and United States, amongst other countries. He wrote 32 books that have been translated into 23 languages and sold over 10 million copies in total. His most famous and popular book, written in 1942, was Squadron 303 about the legendary Kościuszko Squadron fighting during the Battle of Britain; it sold over 1.5 million copies. Thank You, Captain, Thank You! similarly recounts the war efforts of Polish sailors. He wrote books about his travels, documenting cultures, customs and natural wonders. From 1954 he published a historical adventure series for young people.
Family
His family includes his wife Maria, and his two sons who are all alive today. The Arkady Fiedler Museum in Puszczykowo is run by the legacy's proud family.
Selected list of Arkady Fiedler books translated into the English language
The River Of Singing Fish (Ryby śpiewają w Ukajali, 1935)