How to speed up gameplay

[DKF12]

I am interested in any ideas on how to speed up gameplay. I am playing the full campaign for the first time against the AI. As long as it took me to do the Allies Set UP and get to Feb. '42 I am wondering what will come first the campaign end or my final repose. How often should I revisit major ports, typical time for one turn, settings that will help. etc.

Thanks